Lead Specialist Occupational Therapist – Acute In-Patient

NHS Jobs; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust in Sunderland seeks a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Acute OT In-Patient Team at Hopewood Park. You will assess and manage a caseload with complex needs, deliver evidenced based OT interventions, and lead service development within the ward.

The role includes supervision and collaborative working with the MDT. HCPC registration and a recognised OT degree are essential; the Trust supports supervision and ongoing professional development for a robust

Qualifications

• Recognised occupational therapy degree and HCPC registration.
• Post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage a caseload of complex OT needs.
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions.
• Lead ward MDT and contribute to service development.
• Coordinate treatment planning, reviews and discharge.
• Provide clinical supervision and staff leadership.
• Collaborate with ward activity facilitators.
• Act as deputy in the absence of the clinical lead.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Occupational therapy degree

HCPC registered

Post-registration training

RCOT member

Job description

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust in Sunderland seeks a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Acute OT In-Patient Team at Hopewood Park. You will assess and manage a caseload with complex needs, deliver evidenced based OT interventions, and lead service development within the ward.

The role includes supervision and collaborative working with the MDT. HCPC registration and a recognised OT degree are essential; the Trust supports supervision and ongoing professional development for a robust