Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of B5 Occupational Therapist in the Occupational Therapy Hub across the Stockton community teams. The service is based at Wessex House, Stockton and covers Treatment and Intervention Team, Hub Team and Early Intervention Psychosis.. The service is open between 9am and 5pm Monday - Friday.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality patient focused care in a community setting.
The role will involve improving the lives of people with severe and enduring mental health conditions as well as introducing them to our local community transformation partners to continue their journey to recovery.
As an occupational therapist in TEWV you will be professionally and clinically accountable for own caseload, assessing occupational performance and delivering occupational interventions, demonstrating adherence to the Trust values at all times and operating as a member of the team, service and organisation.
Main duties of the job
Occupationally focused assessments and interventions will be delivered as part of a dynamic service delivery model that has a strong commitment to collaborative working at its core whilst recognising the unique skills of all professional groups represented in the team.Additional focus is on delivering high quality evidence based services that support recovery, occupational formulation and occupational engagement. The delivery of occupational therapy 1:1 and in groups is required.To be responsible for receiving requests for occupational therapy, triaging and prioritising these, completing evidence-based assessments and interventions to address key occupational areas of self care, productivity and leisure.To use client-centred approaches to co-produce negotiated occupational goals and evaluate these with service users collaboratively.To participate in clinical/professional and management supervisionTo contribute to multi-disciplinary team workingTo contribute to service improvement and quality initiativesTo use the Trust electronic patient record systemTo abide by all Trust policies and proceduresTo be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges
About us
To work best in the team we are looking for candidates who are highly patient focused, confident in their emerging skill set, dynamic and resilient. We will accept applications from those whose registration is pending.
The post will offer varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal. Well defined supervision systems are in place.
Details
Date posted
24 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-TSA A
Job locations
Wessex House
Falcon Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3TX
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Appropriate professional qualification in occupational therapy role (or pending)
* Current relevant registration with HCPC (or pending)
* International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 for international recruits
Desirable
* Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a variety of practice areas whilst on student placements (or postgraduate)
Desirable
* Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
* Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of professional standards and their application to practice
* Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities
Desirable
* Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
* Knowledge of the evidence base for the clinical practice area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Appropriate professional qualification in occupational therapy role (or pending)
* Current relevant registration with HCPC (or pending)
* International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 for international recruits
Desirable
* Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a variety of practice areas whilst on student placements (or postgraduate)
Desirable
* Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
* Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of professional standards and their application to practice
* Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities
Desirable
* Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
* Knowledge of the evidence base for the clinical practice area
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wessex House
Falcon Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3TX
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wessex House
Falcon Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3TX
Employer's website
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