An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy In Patient Team based at Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland.

The successful candidate will work within experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapy and multi disciplinary teams, providing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for older persons with both functional and organic conditions.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with a degree/diploma (or equivalent) to join the team.

You must be motivated to provide high quality, evidence based interventions to service users utilizing older persons in inpatient services.

Applications are welcome from candidates still studying and about to qualify.

You will receive regular support and supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical skills. Continuous professional development is essential and the Trust has established appraisal systems in place

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 14th November 2023

Closing date : 28th November 2023

We welcome your application.

To provide occupational therapy service to service users who have a variety of occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions, cognitive and /or learning disabilities under the direction of a more experienced member of Occupational Therapy staff.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• Professional registration
• Commitment to complete fieldwork education training

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Skills

Essential

• Experience of providing evidence based therapeutic interventions

Desirable

• Experience of working with older adults

Experience

Essential

• Experience of collaborative MDT working

Employer details

Employer name

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkwearmouth Hospital

Newcastle Road

Sunderland

SR5 1NB

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263-SL23-246-AD