Occupational Therapist

NHS; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Band 5 Occupational Therapist for the Occupational Therapy Service at St George's Park, Morpeth. The role involves assessing and intervening with patients in mental health wards, playing a crucial role in their recovery process. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and receive regular support and supervision to enhance your clinical skills. Newly qualified and existing therapists are encouraged to apply for this amazing opportunity.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree and HCPC registration.
• Commitment to complete fieldwork education training.
• Experience working with service users and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to users with various needs.
• Develop therapeutic partnerships with service users and carers.
• Fulfill responsibilities under the supervision of experienced staff.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Effective communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Proven therapeutic interventions

IT system usage

Education

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification

Registered with HCPC

Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Job description

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

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 22 December 2025

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist has arisen, to contribute to the provision of the Occupational Therapy Service within the Adult In-patient Pathway at St George's Park, Morpeth.

You will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy assessments/interventions to patients with a range of mental health needs. You will have a significant role in discharge planning and supporting clients to progress through their recovery pathway. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across wards depending upon service need.

The successful therapist will have the opportunity to work as an autonomous practitioner although will also work closely with the expanding Occupational Therapy team and multi-disciplinary colleagues. We require an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with the ability to work independently and with a commitment to their own personal and professional development. Regular formal and informal supervision/support will be provided by a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or an existing Band 5 looking to broaden their experience.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with a degree/diploma (or equivalent) to join the team.

You must be motivated to provide high quality, evidence based interventions to service users accessing Adult Mental Health in inpatient services.

You will receive regular support and supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical skills. Continuous professional development is essential and the Trust has established appraisal systems in place.

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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Job responsibilities

To provide occupational therapy service to service users who have a variety of occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities under the direction of a more experienced member of Occupational Therapy staff.

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification
• Registered with HCPC
• Commitment to complete fieldwork education training.
• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of intervention plans
• Multi-disciplinary team work
• Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of and evidence based interventions
• Previous experience of working in a mental health / learning disability setting
• Experience of involving service users / carers in evaluation / planning and monitoring of services

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers
• To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions
• Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users
• Demonstrate effective written and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Effective time and caseload management skills
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment
• Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users
• Ability to use IT system
• Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills
• Supervisory skills
• Training and presentation skills
• Commitment to using research skills in practice
• Audit and evaluation

Role/Team specific requirements

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Personal Characteristics

• Innovative and creative
• Flexible and adaptive
• A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma

Additional Requirements

• Able to meet the mobility 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.