Job summary
North Tyneside community treatment team are pleased to offer a fantastic opportunity for a specialist occupational therapist to join us.
The role will be working across the North Tyneside community treatment team covering Whitley Bay, North Shields, Wallsend and Longbenton but predominantly working into the Whitley Bay and North Shields area. The area is steeped in history and has outstanding natural beauty including iconic coastlines and areas of historical importance.
We are one of the original pioneer teams leading on the new government led agenda community transformation. We are working closely with other community services to develop new ways of working in unison and providing the most cutting-edge care and care planning focusing on the right service at the right time. This is a fantastic opportunity for either an established band 5 or band 6 practitioner looking to develop their role within a dynamic and supportive team.
This is an exciting time to join our occupational team as there is a restructure of the service to work in line with the community transformation. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your own skillset and clinical and professional progression whilst being involved in service development.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs, diverse presentations with a range of mental health needs. In partnership with the Service Users and Carers where appropriate, develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary. To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate. To deliver evidenced based Occupational therapy interventions. The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence. Coordinate treatment planning & interventions, reviews and discharge planning. Provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead. To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity. To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and client centred collaborative care.
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 details
Date posted: 15 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 263-CCG25-151-EW
Job locations
Hawkeys lane
26a Hawkeys Lane
North Shields
NE29 0PN
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
* Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification.
* HCPC Registration
* Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
* Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives.
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
* Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies.
* Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
Skills and Competencies Essential
* Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
* Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
* Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Role/Team specific requirements Essential
* Flexible and adaptive.
Personal Characteristics Essential
* Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner.
Additional Requirements Essential
* Ability to meet the mobility and geographical 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Hawkeys lane
26a Hawkeys Lane
North Shields
NE29 0PN
Employer's website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/
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