Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our service within Gateshead Wests Community Treatment Team. We are seeking to recruit an experienced and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist, who has a keen interest in working with adults with mental health conditions.
The post holder will be required to work autonomously in the community, as well as working closely with the wider MDT and community colleagues to ensure effective OT assessments and interventions are carried out efficiently. Assessments will be carried out using the Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool and where appropriate, Assessment of Motor and Process Skills.
The role involves providing assessments and interventions for people who have a range of mental health conditions. Considerable relevant post-registration experience within a community setting will be fundamental to the role. Excellent verbal and written communication and organisational skills are essential. You will need to be confident in providing high quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions and have an understanding and experience of working with people with a range of complex issues.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs, diverse presentations with a range of mental health needs.In partnership with the Service Users and Carers where appropriate, develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary.To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate.To deliver evidenced based Occupational therapy interventions.The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.Coordinate treatment planning & interventions, reviews and discharge planning.Provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead.To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and client centred collaborative care.To act as an identified deputy in the absence of the Clinical Lead.
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 : 25th March 2025
Closing date : 8th April 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th March 2025
Closing date : 8th April 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification.
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- 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.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
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.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification.
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- 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.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
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.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
