Job summary 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. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-ICG25-014-JW Job locations St Georges Park Hospital OT Department Morpeth NE61 2NU Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 4th February 2025 Closing date : 18th February 2025 We welcome your application. 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. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 4th February 2025 Closing date : 18th February 2025 We welcome your application. 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. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification Registered with HCPC Commitment to complete fieldwork education training. Desirable Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Skills and Competencies Essential 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 Desirable Experience of working with adults within an in patient mental health setting Knowledge and Experience Essential 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. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification Registered with HCPC Commitment to complete fieldwork education training. Desirable Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Skills and Competencies Essential 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 Desirable Experience of working with adults within an in patient mental health setting Knowledge and Experience Essential 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. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address St Georges Park Hospital OT Department Morpeth NE61 2NU Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)