Band 5 Occupational Therapist at Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough

Looking for Band 5 Occupational Therapist jobs in Middlesbrough? Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for the Secure Inpatient Service at Roseberry Park Hospital.

Band 5 Occupational Therapist Jobs in Middlesbrough: Overview

About the Employer

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. The role is based in the Secure Inpatient Service at Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver occupationally focused assessments and interventions in a multi-disciplinary team
• Manage a caseload independently, triaging requests and prioritising occupational therapy input
• Complete evidence-based assessments for self-care, productivity and leisure
• Co-produce occupational goals with service users and evaluate outcomes collaboratively
• Contribute to clinical supervision, service improvement and quality initiatives
• Promote patient safety through verbal de-escalation and safe handling techniques

Requirements

• Appropriate professional qualification in occupational therapy (or pending) and current HCPC registration (or pending)
• IELTS level 7 for international recruits
• Experience of working in a variety of practice areas on student placements (or postgraduate)
• Awareness of professional standards and the needs of service users with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities
• Skills in record keeping, co-production, observational reporting, and working under pressure
• Desirable: postgraduate training, experience with mental health, learning disability or autism, and multidisciplinary team work

Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and depends on eligibility checks.

Salary and Benefits

• Agenda for Change Band 5 salary of £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Permanent full-time contract
• NHS terms and conditions apply, including access to the NHS pension scheme where eligible

How to Apply

Apply directly through the NHS Jobs portal. The advert may close early if a high volume of applications is received. Check the full job description and person specification before applying.

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Application Tips

• Confirm your HCPC registration status and IELTS score if applying from overseas before submitting
• Review the Trust values and the secure inpatient setting requirements carefully

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