# Occupational Therapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-assistant/80c29f4c-ebe0-453e-a009-cd5f0ee11c1b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-assistant/80c29f4c-ebe0-453e-a009-cd5f0ee11c1b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** West Park Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Occupational therapy assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8am to 4pm) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T10:26:21.034Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Middlesbrough/Tees_Esk_Wear_Valleys_NHS_Trust/Mental_Health_Services_Older_People/Mental_Health_Services_Older_People-v8352247 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8352247?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.tewv.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to expand and develop your skills? Are you passionate about supporting older people's mental health? If so, we at MHSOP Intensive Community Liaison Service (ICLS) want to hear from you! We are an established service working across the Teesside Locality supporting residents in care homes and within their own homes ell-established and aims to support personalised recovery plans and work with individuals to help re-establish purposeful and meaningful lives. The successful applicant will work under the direction of qualified Occupational Therapists with a strong focus on delivering high quality evidence based services that directly support recovery, occupational formulation and occupational engagement. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa ### Main duties of the job The successful postholder will be responsible for working with delegated service users and contributing to assessments and interventions to address key occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. You will engage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care, supporting them in achieving their identified goals and promoting independence and well-being through a client-centred approach. You will participate in clinical supervision and contribute to multi-disciplinary team working. In addition to this, the post holder will contribute to safety and quality improvement activities as part of occupational therapy team. You will use the Trust electronic patient record system, abide by all Trust policies and procedures, and be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenge. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful post holder will be expected to match the ethos of the ICLS team and commit to ongoing personal and service development. In return we will offer a friendly, secure and professional experience and invest in your development as a healthcare professional. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation - Effective record keeping (within agreed timescale) - Time management and ability to prioritise effectively - Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale) ### Knowledge **Essential** - Awareness of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities - Awareness of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds - Understanding of therapeutic terminology (within agreed timescale) - Understanding of a variety of therapeutic approaches (within agreed timescales) - Awareness of health & safety issues (within agreed timescale) ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities **Desirable** - Experience working alongside occupational therapists ### Qualifications **Essential** - Relevant NVQ Level 3 in Care (or within agreed timescale) - Appropriate AVCE in Health & Social Care (or within agreed timescale) - Numeracy, Literacy and IT Level 2 (or equivalent) ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policy and service need - This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check ### Personal attributes **Essential** - Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours - Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. - Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers - Committed to continual quality and service improvement - Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team - Ability to work collaboratively with members of the MDT to provide an effective service - Committed to promoting a positive image of the occupational Therapy Service - Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities ## Documents - [our journey to change (pdf, 595.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2498) - [mindful employer recruitment (pdf, 93.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1595) - [probationary period procedure (pdf, 303.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1903) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 261.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10677721) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.