Specialist Occupational Therapist – Band 6
Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Location: St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum (Yearly)
Closing date: 09/06/2026
Job overview
A great opportunity to work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Community Adult Eating Disorder Service.
We use the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to structure assessments, 1:1 and group interventions. The role requires maintaining an occupational focus and advocating the value of activity in recovery.
Main duties of the job
- Provide Occupational Therapy provision and manage a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs.
- Develop collaborative intervention plans with service users and carers, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress.
- Consider carer and family needs and involve them in care planning where appropriate.
- Act as Lead Professional when required.
- Deliver evidence‑based Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions.
- Work as a member of the Multi‑disciplinary Team to deliver high‑quality individualized care that promotes recovery, safety, wellbeing and independence.
- Coordinate treatment planning, reviews and discharge planning.
- Provide compassionate care based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
- Incorporate a client‑centred philosophy into clinical practice and collaborative care.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse workforce. We offer a dynamic working environment, training and development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.
Applicants must be registered Occupational Therapists with the HCPC.
All external applicants must pay for their own DBS certification; payment will be deducted from the first monthly pay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full details are provided in the attached job description. Please apply by the closing date.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/qualification.
- HCPC registration.
- Evidence of post‑registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
Knowledge and Experience
- Awareness of professional accountability, HCPC, RCOT standards and local/national initiatives.
- Post‑registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload flexibly.
- Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
- Understanding of challenging behaviours.
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day‑to‑day provision of clinical services.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to carry out comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
- Risk assessment, risk management and safety planning skills.
- Understanding of effective and appropriate treatment options and evidence‑based clinical approaches.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Clinical leadership and training & induction of staff.
- Teaching and presentation skills.
Immigration
Applicants requiring a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa may not be eligible for sponsorship if the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not in the updated Immigration Salary List. Check eligibility before applying.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact Angela Shields, Team Manager (Email: Angela.Shields@cntw.nhs.uk, Phone: 0191 282 4567) or Julie Robertson‑Irving, Clinical Lead for further details.
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