# Senior Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-occupational-therapist/94ed33d1-b07e-441f-805d-582f51ec357a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-occupational-therapist/94ed33d1-b07e-441f-805d-582f51ec357a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Cross Lane Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39959.00 to £48117.00 - **Contract type:** 12 months (12 Month Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T08:33:52.239Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8372338 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8372338?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.tewv.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview A secondment for 12 months has become available at Cross Lane Hospital. This is for maternity cover. The post holder will cover a 13 bedded female acute ward and a 13 bedded male ward. As a Senior Occupational Therapist you will manage a complex caseload independently, assessing occupational performance and delivering robust specialist occupational assessment and interventions. You will demonstrate adherence to the Trust Values at all times and operate as a leader in the team, service and organisation. We are looking for an OT who can work flexibly to meet service need and has the vision, energy and inspiration to develop creative, imaginative solutions to working with adults and their families/ carers . The postholder will implement a psychosocial model of care delivery to support individuals with a range of mental health needs, and varying health needs including behaviours that challenge. The senior occupational therapist is a key member of the wider Multi-Disciplinary-Team and will work collectively with other professionals and stakeholders alongside promoting co-production with the individual and their support system. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for receiving referrals for Occupational Therapy, triaging and prioritising these, completing evidence-based assessments and interventions to address key occupational areas. Ensure occupational therapy intervention is based on current risk assessment, evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and whole system support requirements, taking into account relevant physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, genetic, and environmental factors. Implementation of co-produced negotiated occupational goals and evaluation of these with service users and their families / carers collaboratively. The postholder will also :- - Participate in clinical/professional and management supervision - Supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistant and Activity Co-ordinators. - Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working - Contribute to and lead on service improvement and quality initiatives - Use the Trust electronic patient record system - Abide by all Trust policies and procedures - Be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 Candidates must have a minimum 18 months post qualifying experience of occupational therapy delivery (at the point of application) Please see attached Job Description which provides an extensive overview of the position you are applying for including essential and desirable criteria.. 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 You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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 ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of the needs of people who use our services with mental health conditions or learning disabilities. **Desirable** - Clinical risk assessment and application in practice - Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area - Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics) - Experience of managing complex occupational therapy cases ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum of 18 months post qualifying experience of occupational therapy delivery (at the point of application) **Desirable** - Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism - Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team ### Qualifications **Essential** - Appropriate professional qualification for occupational therapy role - Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body **Desirable** - Post graduate training in relevant specialist area ## 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, 461.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10700222) ## 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.