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Advanced Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 29 January 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and resilient Advanced Occupational Therapist to join the Personality Disorder Service Hub team. The role will suit candidates who thrive in roles which include variety, complexity and challenge alongside opportunities for growth.
The Hub Team is central to a well-developed and cohesive series of wider pathway developments for service users with personality difficulties. It is part of a clear and embedded Trust strategy which works closely with partnership agencies and key stakeholders within and out with of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
We require a highly motivated, skilled Occupational Therapist with the ability to work autonomously but also be part of a team, and with a commitment to their own personal and professional development.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a good working knowledge of theories, models and approaches relevant to this clinical setting, as well as a good understanding of a range of clinical conditions related to adult/older adult mental health and young people.
You will also be expected to work as part of a wider team and support service development across the pathways.
The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and be committed to delivering excellent patient care. We are committed to providing both management and clinical supervision and will support with continuous professional development.
The introduction of Occupational Therapy is relatively new within this service, as such it will give the post holder an excellent opportunity to shape, influence, and develop the service moving forward, while being supported by the leadership team.
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 : 15th January 2026
Closing date : 29th January 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent.
* HCPC registered
* Evidence of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to masters level equivalence
* Registered member of College of Occupational Therapists
Knowledge and Experience
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
* Proven track record of post reg clinical experience relevant to the post
* Experience of working within an MDT
* Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
* Experience of collaborative working across agencies and prof disciplines
* Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
* Experience of providing clinical supervision and support to clinical staff
* Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
* Undertaking appraisals
* Experience of teaching/training
Skills and Competencies
* Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive assessment of individuals with complex needs
* Risk ax and risk management / safety planning skills
* Demonstrate an understanding of effective and appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Evidence of high level professional organisational and leadership skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
* Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi agency approach
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team
* Excellent time and case management skills
* Ability to adapt within changing environment
* Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers
* Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping.
* Ability to use IT and electronic recording.
* Expert clinical supervision skills
* Change management
* Evidence of conducting and evaluating clinical audit
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
Address
Benfield House (Walkergate Park Hospital)
Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours
Reference number
263-SCG26-006-AB
Job locations
Benfield House (Walkergate Park Hospital)
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