Advanced Occupational Therapist

Cumbria,-Northumberland,-Tyne-and-Wear-Nhs-Foundation-Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease cars

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Season tickets for travel

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting an Advanced Occupational Therapist (Band 7) to join the Kolvin Service for Children and Young People.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist assessments, clinical sessions, interventions and evaluating outcomes, with leadership responsibilities in a dynamic NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised OT degree or equivalent.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Evidence of CPD to Masters level equivalence.
• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist assessments and interventions.
• Lead clinical sessions and evaluate outcomes.
• Collaborate with education providers, families and other agencies.
• Update OT input with clear outcome measures and care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation and conflict management

Autonomous working

Clinical supervision

MDT collaboration

Service development

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registered

CPD to Masters equivalence

College of Occupational Therapists member

Job description

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Nicholas Hospital Town Newcastle upon Tyne Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Advanced Occupational Therapist

Band 7

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Kolvin Service Children and Young People’s working across two secure care centres. We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Occupational Therapist to join the service. The successful candidate will work in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) providing specialist assessments, carrying out clinical sessions, interventions and evaluating outcomes.

The OT role will involve making recommendations through OT clinical working involves demonstrating evidence-based practice through modelling and mentoring clinical practice with staff, then regularly reviewing and evaluating with service user and staff groups.

Examples of training packages include engaging in service related research projects; with the overarching motivation of and using best evidence based to guide clinical practice, such as using specialist model and assessments. The role will involve and require a robust person who can professionally demonstrate effective leadership skills, with advocating the occupational performance needs for service users and actively contribute to service development.

The post holder will require advanced clinical knowledge and skills in working with this patient group and would be expected to possess a high level of skill and experience in understanding the impact of mental illness, learning disability, autism spectrum and neurodevelopmental conditions upon occupational functioning.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve using evidence based assessments alongside clinical observations using specific occupational therapy assessment or using other related assessments to supporting occupational formulation, and dependent upon the young people needs. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multiagency, education providers and families supporting the implementation of treatment plans which can involve direct and indirect clinical input with young people.

The role will require updating the teams of occupational therapy input with clear outcome measures and an overview of occupational evaluations of care and treatment whilst in services.

T he post holder will be required to possess (or develop through commitment to training) advanced knowledge and skills in theories and approaches utilised in meeting the needs of this patient group including; trauma informed working, sensory processing strategies, and relevant standardised assessments. As well as relevant occupational therapy approaches and models of practice.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will work in an multi-disciplinary team, using effective leaderships with mentoring staff, training, and representing the Kolvin service locally and nationally this could include linking with other secure care services across the country. Locally the successful candidate's becoming involved in trust wide service development projects this would include Service User and Carer Involvement and young people feedback and positive and safe projects such as Talk 1 st .

Evidence based, NICE concordant practice is essential to the delivery of safe, effective patient care. The post holder will develop links with higher education institutions, foster, develop and facilitate research and its dissemination.

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent.
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to Masters level equivalence
• Registered member of College of Occupational Therapists

Knowledge and Experience

• 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.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and support to clinical staff.
• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.

Skills and Competencies

• 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
• 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.
• Demonstrate change management skills
• Knowledge of patient information systems.
• Experience of conducting and evaluating clinical audit

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

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) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.