Senior Occupational Therapist: Sponsorship Available

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Job summary

Tees, Wear and Tees Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Scarborough is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead complex clinical work on site. You will assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based interventions for adults with mental health needs, in partnership with service users and families.

This full-time role offers DBS clearance, leadership opportunities, and a chance to influence care within a multidisciplinary team on acute wards, using a psychosocial model to support recovery.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 months post-qualification experience.
• Experience with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Ability to manage complex cases and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Strong clinical reasoning, risk assessment and teamwork.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and contribute to MDT care.
• DBS check required.
• Desirable: postgraduate specialist training.
• Desirable: MDT team experience.
• Desirable: knowledge of risk assessment and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload independently with specialist assessments and interventions.
• Work across 13-bed female and 13-bed male wards in Cross Lane Hospital.
• Triage and prioritise referrals based on service needs.
• Conduct evidence-based assessments and develop interventions to improve occupational performance and wellbeing.
• Apply a psychosocial model of care for adults with MH needs and challenging behaviours.
• Develop personalised occupational goals with service users and families.
• Consider physical, psychological, social, cultural and environmental factors when planning care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Activity Coordinators.
• Participate in clinical, professional and management supervision.
• Lead service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records using Trust electronic patient record system.
• Follow Trust policies and procedures and respond to service challenges creatively.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Risk assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Supervision

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Employer: Tees, Wear and Tees Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Scarborough, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 39,959 to 48,117 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

• Manage a complex caseload independently, providing specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Work across a 13-bed female acute ward and a 13-bed male ward at Cross Lane Hospital.
• Triage and prioritise occupational therapy referrals based on service users’ needs.
• Conduct evidence-based assessments and develop interventions to improve occupational performance and wellbeing.
• Apply a psychosocial model of care to support adults with diverse mental health needs and challenging behaviours.
• Develop and evaluate personalised occupational goals in collaboration with service users, families, and carers.
• Consider physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and environmental factors when planning care.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Activity Coordinators.
• Participate in clinical, professional, and management supervision.
• Lead and contribute to service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records using the Trust’s electronic patient record system.
• Follow Trust policies and procedures while responding flexibly and creatively to service challenges.

Requirements

• Appropriate professional qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the relevant UK professional regulatory body.
• At least 18 months of post-qualification occupational therapy experience at the time of application.
• Understanding of the needs of people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Ability to manage complex cases, conduct assessments, and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Strong clinical reasoning, risk assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, supervise junior staff, and contribute to multidisciplinary care.
• Flexibility and creativity in supporting adults, families, and carers.
• Must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Desirable: Postgraduate training in a relevant specialist area.
• Desirable: Experience supporting people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or autism.
• Desirable: Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Desirable: Knowledge of clinical risk assessment and evidence-based occupational therapy practice.

Benefits

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants who require it.
• Opportunity to develop leadership and specialist clinical skills.
• Opportunity to lead service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to personalised, recovery-focused mental health care.