Occupational Therapist
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
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Job overview
North Cumbria Inpatient services are looking for highly motivated Occupational Therapists to join out team on Edenwood, our assessment and treatment unit for people with learning disabilities who also have mental health problems.
You will work alongside the Specialist Occupational Therapist, as well as the wider multidisciplinary team to provide assessments and evidence based interventions, following the OT process
This post is suitable for newly qualified Occupational Therapists, as well as those looking for a new role.
If you are motivated, creative and passionate about making a difference to our patients lives, then your characteristics is what the team requires.
Main duties of the job
To provide occupational therapy service to patients who have a variety of occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations and learning disabilities, as well as a range of mental health conditions, under the supervision of the Specialist Occupational Therapist. To manage and provide ongoing assessment and intervention for service users. To consider carer needs and ensure carer and family are involved in intervention planning where appropriate. To develop and deliver evidenced based Occupational Therapy interventions in collaboration with service users and carers where appropriate. The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence. To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity. To provide clinical supervision to staff members as delegated by the ward leadership team. To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and client centred collaborative care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 15th July 2025
Closing date : 29th July 2025
We welcome your application.