Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 03 May 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Specialist Occupational Therapist within the Adult Community Treatment team in South Northumberland which has two bases West Farm House in Cramlington and The Plessey Centre in Blyth. This is an excellent opportunity to practice the fundamental skills of Occupational Therapy in a supportive and supervised environment. We work holistically to develop new skills and build brighter futures for people and use the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to structure assessments, 1:1 and group interventions.

We strive to support people in overcoming barriers to meaningful activity by working on individual goals and enabling personal recovery.

We are looking for a motivated, confident, friendly person who is happy to work in a busy and sometimes pressurised multi disciplinary team.

We need someone who understands the importance of maintaining an occupational focus in the team and be able to advocate the value of activity in people's recovery journey.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supported to manage a caseload of service users in line with the requirements of the Community Treatment team and that safe, evidence based, effective, culturally competent care is delivered in a timely manner to service users.

The post holder will formulate, implement and review plans for the treatment and management of service users with a full range of clinical presenting problems. Additionally, they will thoroughly assess risk; formulate safe and effective risk management plans and document and communicate these clearly and concisely. Specialist Occupational Therapy interventions will be applied utilising specialist assessment and evaluation tools drawn from the Model of Human Occupation. Awareness of current policies and practice in this area is essential.

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.

We are looking for confident, motivated, kind people with excellent risk assessment and problem-solving skills, great communication and decision-making skills. People who want to develop their OT practice, advocate for OT and to keep learning and developing so that we can improve our Recovery outcomes.

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

263-CCG26-082-AB-A

Job locations

West Farm House

1-2 West Farm Court

Cramlington

NE23 1AX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 17th April 2026

Closing date : 3rd May 2026

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 17th April 2026

Closing date : 3rd May 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
  • Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.

Experience

Essential

  • Awareness of MOHO as the model of practice
  • Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
  • 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.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Mental Health Experience +1 year
  • 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).
Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
  • Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.

Experience

Essential

  • Awareness of MOHO as the model of practice
  • Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
  • 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.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Mental Health Experience +1 year
  • 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).

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).

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.

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

West Farm House

1-2 West Farm Court

Cramlington

NE23 1AX


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Farm House

1-2 West Farm Court

Cramlington

NE23 1AX


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy

Katie Murphy

Katie.murphy@cntw.nhs.uk

01434612800

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

263-CCG26-082-AB-A

Job locations

West Farm House

1-2 West Farm Court

Cramlington

NE23 1AX


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