Advanced Occupational Therapist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Band 7 Occupational Therapist to provide, coordinate and lead in the provision of the Occupational Therapy Service within the Adult In-patient  pathway in Newcastle upon Tyne.  You will provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to service users who have a variety of complex occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions.

You will deliver highly specialist evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions within the CBU and demonstrate strong leadership and provide clinical and caseload supervision to Occupational Therapy staff and others in pathway as required. You will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity and provide assurance to AHP Associate Director regarding adherence to professional standards for those staff for whom he/she is professionally responsible.

You will contribute to Appraisal and Personal Development of staff.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the advanced assessment and management and occupational health service provision for service users who have a variety of complex physical needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health, learning disabilities and / or Neurological conditions.

To manage and provide on-going advanced occupational therapy assessment and treatment using evidence based practice.

To provide leadership to and to work as part of the occupational therapy team within their specialist clinical area.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this maximises independence and promotes recovery and wellbeing.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 12th May 2026

Closing date :  26th May 2026

We welcome your application.