Job summary
As a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Intensive home Treatment team, you will provide intensive assessments of occupational performance and deliver specialist 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.

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 post holder will be responsible for screening individuals open to the Intensive home treatment teams, before 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
• Complete the Supervision of Band 5 Occupational Therapist across the 2 intensive home treatment teams in Teesside
• 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

Essential qualifications and experience

• Appropriate professional qualification for occupational therapy role
• Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
• Minimum 18 months post qualifying experience of occupational therapy delivery at the point of application
• Understanding of the needs of people who use our services with mental health conditions or learning disabilities

Desirable

• Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
• Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
• Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
• Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
• Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
• Experience of managing complex occupational therapy cases

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 346-TSA-159-26-A

The closing date is 18 November 2026. Apply through our website.

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