About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a clinical lead occupational therapist passionate about working with adults with learning disabilities to work alongside other qualified occupational therapists and assistant occupational therapists, within an experienced multi-disciplinary team. This post will be a clinical post working in the community directly with adults with learning disabilities, their families and carers. The role will involve working across clinical pathways of mental health and positive behavioural support and liaising with partner organisations. You will contribute to governance within the department, such as audits, and training that the department provides to colleagues. This post is a years fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
This role will be in the community (either seeing clients at base, home visits or at other sites in the community) across Newcastle and Gateshead. Key roles will include consultation, assessment formulation and intervention (both direct and in-direct), functional skills, sensory assessment and contribute to wider clinical work within the team.
You will be part of a supportive and experienced team of clinicians, who work closely together. Your main responsibilities will be clinical, developing your therapeutic skills in working with adults with a learning disability, and offering consultation, supervision and training to colleagues. In addition there is a leadership role, supporting clinical caseloads across Newcastle and Gateshead.
Regular supervision from qualified clinicians will be provided, and there are good opportunities for further training within the Trust.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd July 2026
Closing date : 5th August 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services. Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies. Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
Skills and Competencies Essential
Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance). Excellent written and verbal communication skills Evidence of high level of professional organisational and leadership skills Ability to work under pressure and adapt within changing environment
Education and Qualification Essential
Recognised Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent HCPC registered Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to Masters level equivalence e.g. Post graduate level qualifications Field work educators qualification
Desirable
Registered member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address Benton House
136 Sandyford Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE2 1QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)