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

Looking for senior occupational therapist jobs in Middlesbrough? Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist based at Woodside Resource Centre.

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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 trust focuses on recovery-oriented care in partnership with patients and communities.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload independently and deliver specialist occupational interventions
• Triage and prioritise requests for occupational therapy
• Complete evidence-based assessments for self-care, productivity and leisure
• Co-produce negotiated occupational goals with service users
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working and service improvement
• Participate in clinical and professional supervision

Requirements

• Essential: Appropriate professional qualification for occupational therapy and current relevant registration
• Essential: Minimum 18 months post-qualifying experience of occupational therapy delivery
• Essential: Understanding of the needs of people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
• Desirable: Post-graduate training in a relevant specialist area
• Desirable: Experience supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism

Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements. Visa sponsorship is not confirmed in the available job information. Applicants should assess eligibility on the UK Visas and Immigration website before applying. This listing is open to applicants who meet the professional registration requirements.

Salary and Benefits

• Agenda for Change Band 6 pay scale
• Opportunities for training and development identified through appraisal

How to Apply

Apply through the NHS Jobs platform. The employer requests applications from candidates who meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

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