Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust in Sunderland is recruiting a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Memory Protection Service on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. The post focuses on dementia and memory assessment for older adults across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead.

You will assess and manage a caseload of complex needs in homes and community settings, work autonomously within the OT team and with multi-disciplinary colleagues, and provide advice, education and

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational therapy degree/qualification.
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of a caseload of service users with complex OT needs.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies; provide advice, support and education for service users, carers and families.
• Contribute to service development and in-service training.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Assessment of older adults

Education

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registration

Post-registration training in OT

RCOT member

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 18 September 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Memory Protection Service based at Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

The Memory Protection Service is a dementia service for those in South of Tyne and Wear referred for memory assessment. The Service covers 3 localities; Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead and offers comprehensive assessment and diagnosis.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working into the homes of older adults to provide a comprehensive assessment to aid diagnosis and manage risk.

The successful therapist will be required to work as an autonomous practitioner although you will closely work with members of the Occupational Therapy team and multi-disciplinary colleagues. We require a highly motivated Occupational Therapist with the ability to work independently and with a commitment to their own personal and professional development. Regular supervision and support will be provided.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a good working knowledge of theories, models and approaches relevant to this clinical setting, as well as a good understanding of a range of clinical conditions related to Older People's mental health, cognitive impairment and dementia.

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs. This will involve working closely with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies as well as providing advice support and education for service users, carers and families. You will contribute to service development and in service training.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven track record of post registration experience relevant to the post
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
• Experience of working within in a multi disciplinary team
• Experience of providing occupational therapy services
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
• Experience working in a community setting
• Service User and Carer Involvement
• Experience using the Model of Human occupation
• Experience supervising students / non registered staff

Additional requirements

• Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive assessments of individuals with complex needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Teaching/Presentation skills.

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.

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

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearpro rata per annum