Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident, and enthusiastic full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Hamsterley Ward Auckland Park Hospital. We are a 15 bedded female organic ward, caring for patients who are predominately over 65 years old
The multi-disciplinary team works with older people with an organic illness alongside their families to deliver high quality care in an inpatient setting.
You will access wider support from the occupational therapy network in order to deliver a high quality, needs-led OT service, that utilises core occupational therapy skills to the benefit of the people we work with.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for receiving requests for occupational therapy, triaging these for occupational therapy input (including judgement of potential occupational complexity) and prioritising these for occupational urgency.
2. Complete evidence-based occupational assessment and treatment to address key occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
3. Use a client-centred approach
4. Co-produce negotiated occupational goals and as treatment progresses, collaboratively evaluate these with service users.
5. Participate in clinical/professional supervision and management supervision
6. Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working
7. Contribute to and lead on occupational therapy related service improvement and quality initiatives in working area
8. Use the Trust electronic patient record system
9. Abide by all Trust policies and procedures
10. Respond flexibly and creatively to challenges
About us
As a specialist occupational therapist in TEWV you will
11. independently manage a complex occupational therapy specific caseload
12. comprehensively assess occupational performance and functioning
13. deliver specialist occupational therapy treatment
14. always demonstrate adherence to the Trust Values
15. operate as a leader in the team, service and organisation.
Details
Date posted
14 May 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-DDM-025-26-A
Job locations
Hamsterley Ward
Auckland Park Hospital
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6AE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
We are looking for an OT who can work flexibly to meet service need and has the vision, energy and inspiration to develop creative, imaginative solutions to delivering occupational therapy with those we serve and their families.
The post holder will provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and treatment as part of the occupational therapy clinically linked pathway linked to offering input to individuals, their families and carers, in an inpatient setting.
All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers.
The ability to engage and communicate with older people with mental health concerns as well as the parents/family/carers and system around them is essential.
Clinical/professional supervision is provided by the supervising occupational therapist as identified by the relevant lead occupational therapist.
The postholder will attend the relevant occupational therapy learning and governance network to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to wider occupational therapy service developments.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate experience of delivering occupational therapy, keenness to continually develop themselves and others, and a particular interest in this clinical area.
We will support use of transferrable skills from a range of clinical settings.
There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
16. Appropriate professional qualification for occupational therapy role
17. Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
Experience
Essential
18. Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of occupational therapy delivery
Desirable
19. Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
20. Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
21. Understanding of the needs of people who use our services with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
Desirable
22. Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
23. Knowledge of evidence- based practice in designated specialist area
24. Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
25. Experience of managing complex occupational therapy cases
26. Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice