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Specialist Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 20 January 2026
We are looking for a dedicated, positive individual, to join a group of innovative, inspiring Occupational Therapists to support Occupational Therapy provision within Northumberland Children and Young People's Service.
The successful candidate will contribute their clinical role to the Complex Mental Health and Learning Disability Pathways.
The post holder will work in community settings, providing assessment and intervention packages for children and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties, impacting on occupational performance and engagement.
The post holder would be expected to demonstrate an understanding of a range of clinical conditions related to children and young people's mental health, and to offer generic perspectives in addition to their occupational perspective.
Care coordination is a key component of this role.
A knowledge of Occupational Therapy theories, models and approaches relevant to the clinical setting is essential.
Occupational Therapy will be provided in clinic settings, service users' homes, schools and other educational environments.
Close liaison with carers, teachers, and professionals from statutory and voluntary sector is also a key role.
Successful applicants will work independently but as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
In house training as well as mandatory training courses are accessible to all staff.
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 and a range of mental health difficulties, neurodevelopmental diagnoses, cognitive and/or learning disabilities.
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and provide collaborative, compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
In partnership with the service users and carers where appropriate, develop collaborative formulations and intervention plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary, and undertake discharge planning.
To deliver evidenced based Occupational therapy interventions with complex young people and their families.
To co-ordinate treatment planning & interventions carried out by Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioners who undertake both individual and group interventions.
To provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
To 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.
To act as an identified deputy in the absence of the Professional Lead.
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.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 6th January 2026
Closing date : 20th January 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
* HCPC Registration
* Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
* Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
* 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 providing Occupational Therapy services.
* Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
* 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
* Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
* Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Skills and Competencies
* 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.
* Clinical Leadership.
* Training & Induction of staff.
* Teaching/Presentation skills.
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.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
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