About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Band 7 Occupational Therapist to provide, coordinate and lead in the provision of the Occupational Therapy Service within the Adult In-patient pathway in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to service users who have a variety of complex occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions.
You will deliver highly specialist evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions within the CBU and demonstrate strong leadership and provide clinical and caseload supervision to Occupational Therapy staff and others in pathway as required. You will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity and provide assurance to AHP Associate Director regarding adherence to professional standards for those staff for whom he/she is professionally responsible.
You will contribute to Appraisal and Personal Development of staff.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the advanced assessment and management and occupational health service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physical needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health, learning disabilities and / or Neurological conditions.
To manage and provide on-going advanced occupational therapy assessment and treatment using evidence based practice.
To provide leadership to and to work as part of the occupational therapy team within their specialist clinical area.
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this maximises independence and promotes recovery and wellbeing.
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.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 12th May 2026
Closing date : 26th May 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Recognised Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent. HCPC registered Evidence of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to masters level equivalence Post graduate level qualifications
Desirable
Registered member of College of Occupational Therapists
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives Proven track record of post reg clinical experience relevent to the post Experience of working within an MDT Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies Experience of collaborative working across agencies and prof disciplines Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required Experience of providing clinical supervision and support to clinical staff
Desirable
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours Undertaking appraisals Experience of teaching/training
Skills and Competencies Essential
Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive assessment of individuals with complex needs Risk ax and risk management / safety planning skills Demonstrate an understanding of effective and appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches Excellent written and verbal communication skills Evidence of high level professional organisational and leadership skills Ability to work under pressure Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi agency approach Ability to work autonomously and within a team Excellent time and case management skills Ability to adapt within changing environment Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping. Ability to use IT and electronic recording. Expert clinical supervision skills
Desirable
Change management Patient information system - RiO evidence of conducting and evaluating clinical audit
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 St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)