Senior Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 26 February 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Acute Therapy Service in Blackpool. This is a fantastic chance to work in a creative, supportive team that helps people in crisis and offers an alternative to hospital admission.
What You'll Do.
Assess risks and occupational needs for service users with complex presentations and emotional dysregulation.
Assist with day-to-day assessments, processing of referrals and other core clinical tasks.
Deliver OT-specific group sessions and 1:1 assessments.
Support DBT-led (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) skills groups and ensure the service is model-adherent.
Empower service users to apply coping strategies and skills learned in ATS.
About UsATS is a psychologically led, DBT-informed service supporting individuals in emotional crisis. We provide structured psychological input, practical and occupational support, and a safe, containing environment. Our focus is on recovery, resilience and helping people regain control of their lives.
Please note that this role requires availability to work on Thursdays and Fridays.
Main duties of the job
To support the Urgent care pathway and coordinate the development of your identified function.
To ensure that the service offers a team approach and delivers a rapid, intensive assessment and intervention service in order to meet the needs of those people experiencing a mental health issue.
To supervise and evaluate the team.
The post holder will assist with the responsibilities for all aspects of the service.
Be responsible for the day to day management of the team ensuring a responsive and effective service is offered 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
To organise and carry out Management and clinical supervision for all staff where appropriate.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-FYL681-ZK
Job locations
L7F9 L4077 ATS North
Preston
PR1 8UY
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
L7F9 L4077 ATS North
Preston
PR1 8UY
Employer's website
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