# Specialist Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-occupational-therapist/c20ccad8-19e5-4c7e-9092-6e2564b8e7cf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-occupational-therapist/c20ccad8-19e5-4c7e-9092-6e2564b8e7cf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Monkwearmouth Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (0.67 WTE for 1 Year) - **Employment type:** Part time - 25.13 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-28T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-14T13:50:34.533Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Sunderland/Cumbria_Northumberland_Tyne_Wear_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Occupational_Therapist/Occupational_Therapist-v8231691 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8231691?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cntw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Memory Protection Service based at Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. The Memory Protection Service is a dementia service for those in South of Tyne and Wear referred for memory assessment. The Service covers 3 localities; Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead and offers comprehensive assessment and diagnosis. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be working into the homes of older adults to provide a comprehensive assessment to aid diagnosis and manage risk. The successful therapist will be required to work as an autonomous practitioner although you will closely work with members of the Occupational Therapy team and multi-disciplinary colleagues. We require a highly motivated Occupational Therapist with the ability to work independently and with a commitment to their own personal and professional development. Regular supervision and support will be provided. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a good working knowledge of theories, models and approaches relevant to this clinical setting, as well as a good understanding of a range of clinical conditions related to Older People's mental health, cognitive impairment and dementia. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs. This will involve working closely with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies as well as providing advice support and education for service users, carers and families. You will contribute to service development and in service training. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 14th August 2026 Closing date : 28th August 2026 We welcome your application. ### 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 ### Additional requirements **Essential** - Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post ### Skills and Competencies **Essential** - Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive assessments of individuals with complex needs - Risk assessment and risk management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Effective interpersonal skills. - Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach. - Ability to work autonomously and within a team. **Desirable** - Delegation skills. - Teaching/Presentation skills. ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Proven track record of post registration experience relevant to the post - Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives - Experience of working within in a multi disciplinary team - Experience of providing occupational therapy services - Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines. - Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required. **Desirable** - Experience working in a community setting - Service User and Carer Involvement - Experience using the Model of Human occupation - Experience supervising students / non registered staff ### Education and Qualification **Essential** - Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification - HCPC registration - Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post. **Desirable** - Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 457.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10541623) - [employee benefits (pdf, 922.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2167) - [interview guarantee scheme (pdf, 127.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1211) - [tips on how to complete your application (pdf, 171.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1209) - [reference guidelines for applicants - please read (pdf, 20.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1210) ## 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.