Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, PR3 2JH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9351-26-0212 |
Summary
To Establish and maintain productive working relationships and open communication channels within both the inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams and with other agencies as appropriate. To be routinely involved in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency liaison to support the OT care pathway. To be involved occasionally in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency liaison to support and/or facilitate pre-admission assessments and/or discharge placements as part of the secure services care-pathway. This is at the request of the Clinical Specialist OT and under his/her senior supervision. To provide Occupational therapy advice and feedback to other healthcare professionals regarding the assessment, management and development of care plans based on individuals functional needs, assessment of risk and best practice. To be an advocate for Occupational Therapy ensuring that systems are in place to share knowledge, expertise and examples of good practice. To use communication skills effectively in situations which may be sensitive, emotional or hostile. To ensure effective verbal, non-verbal, electronic and written communication. To produce timely and informative reports clearly conveying the patients needs, goals and expected outcomes. To maintain adequate records and registers in line with identified policy or as required locally by the Professional Lead OT and to provide reports as appropriate. For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification If you are interested to know more about this exciting post and would like to arrange an informal visit/discussion please contact Alexandra Bland on 01772 406693