Senior Occupational Therapist

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support rehabilitation services within the NHS. The role requires practising high-level clinical reasoning, delivering patient-centred care and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Essential criteria include a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, plus experience in NHS rehabilitation settings. DBS checks and probationary processes apply as part of pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Essential: Evidence of audit and participation in service development.
• Essential: Formal courses and continuing professional development.
• Essential: Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration.
• Experience NHS, rehabilitation setting, and varied post-graduate experience desirable may be considered in selection.

Responsibilities

• Please see the full job description and person specification documents for main duties.

Skills

Audit and service development

CPD commitment

Basic IT skills

Clinical reasoning under pressure

Communication with patients and carers

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of audit and participation in service development
• Evidenced of specialised knowledge gained through formal courses and continuing professional development
• Basic IT skills
• To demonstrate high level clinical reasoning skills when dealing with complex patients
• To display excellent communication skills, communicating complex, sensitive and contentious information to patients, carers, and colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable criteria

• Experience working at a Band 6 level
• Evidence of post registration training at a higher level in a specialist subject
• Experience of supervision and people management

Quallifications and Training

Essential criteria

• To hold a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable criteria

• Additional relevant training such as short courses

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working as an Occupational Therapist within the NHS
• Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
• Can demonstrate relevant / varied post graduate experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience working at a band 6 level.
• Experience of supervision / staff management

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Qualifications

Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters - Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Supporting disabled people and people with long-term conditions

We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.

This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

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