Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled Occupational Therapist to join us within the Falls and Syncope Service (FASS). We are looking for a motivated and flexible Occupational Therapist to join our team as a Clinical Specialist. The post is fortunate to sit within a well‑established and supportive MDT and benefits from excellent support from the OT department. Here in Gateshead we encourage and support continuing professional development and have robust supervision processes.
The post holders will work in collaboration with the Occupational Therapy Service Lead and the FASS MDT colleagues to deliver and shape services. There will be opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical, teaching and supervision skills. A UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes will be required for this post; and the post holder will be required to work across sites within Gateshead NHS Trust to meet various service demands.
We welcome enquiries if you would like to know more about this post.
Main duties of the job
* Take the lead role in the clinical delivery and leadership of the aligned Occupational Therapy service.
* Manage a clinical caseload undertaking advanced assessment and appropriate treatment, dealing with clinically complex cases.
* Work as a key member of the MDT and act in accordance with best practice standards.
* Take a lead in service development based on data and evolving national and local guidance.
* Lead in supervision, support, teaching and appraisal of Occupational Therapy staff and students, within the specialty.
About Us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values are the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D‑Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme (balancegateshead.com) to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Details
Date posted: 04 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 297-7524054-A
Job locations: Gateshead NHS Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Job responsibilities
* Delivery of the specialty Occupational Therapy Service, including service review, development and alignment to national best practice standards.
* Professional responsibility and accountability for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
* Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support more junior staff to do likewise on a daily basis.
* Provide supervision to qualified staff, non‑qualified staff and students as required.
* Provide a key focus for therapeutic clinical expertise, high‑quality advice and support to the multi‑disciplinary team.
* Data collection and provide key communication between key stakeholders.
Person Specification
Essential
* OT Degree and HCPC registration
* Masters level study or equivalent
* Extensive post‐registration experience in relevant field to advertised specialism
* Expert knowledge in assessment, treatment and management of complex patients, demonstrating clinical reasoning skills
* Advanced manual handling / risk assessment skills, application of policy and procedures
* EBP / service development
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Team working and OT advocacy
Experience
* Extensive post‑registration experience in relevant field to advertised specialism
* Expert knowledge in assessment, treatment and management of complex patients, demonstrating clinical reasoning skills
* Advanced manual handling/ risk assessment skills, application of policy and procedures
* EBP/service development
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Team working and OT advocacy
Desirable
* NHS experience linked to area of expertise
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Gateshead NHS Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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