Job summary
- Main area
- Community Neurological Rehabilitation
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-SCG25-074-AB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walkergate Park Hospital
- Town
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/05/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 24/06/2025
Employer heading
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist community neuro-rehabilitation team. You will be joining a passionate and dynamic multi-disciplinary team where our service users' needs are at the centre of what we do. We are looking for an enthusiastic occupational therapist to work alongside us. Our philosophy is to work in partnership with service users, families, carers and other stakeholders. We aim to optimise quality of life and enabling individuals to relearn skills to achieve their maximum independence, enabling them to thrive in their community.
Main duties of the job
We provide assessment and intervention as a multi-disciplinary team, to residents over the age of 16, who have a diagnosed neurological condition with rehabilitation needs. The service comprises of the Community MS Team and Regional Disability Team, where staff members work into both teams. We cover the region for specialist neurological therapy intervention working from our base at Walkergate Park and a variety of settings within the community.
Working for our organisation
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.
We are a friendly and approachable team who value continual professional development. Within the team you will be supported to develop and grow within the post. Your voice will be included in service development and change as we always strive to provide the highest quality of care to our service users.
You will have the opportunity work autonomously and alongside colleagues within the team. We have a robust CPD programme and support life long learning enthusiastically.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 15th May 2025
Closing date : 29th May 2025
We welcome your application
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
Desirable criteria
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven track record of post registration clinical 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 a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
- Undertaking Appraisals
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Effective time and case management skills
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
- Good conflict resolution skills.
Desirable criteria
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Clinical Leadership.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible and adaptive
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles.
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
- Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner
- Innovative and creative
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Monica Knight
- Job title
- Advanced Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2875130
- Additional information
Samantha Randle (Advanced Occupational Therapist)
Email: [email protected]
Contact telephone number: 0191 2875080
Emma Gilbert (Advanced Occupational Therapist)
Email: [email protected]
Contact telephone number: 0191 2875080
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