Occupational Therapist

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Carleton Clinic Town Carlisle Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

North Cumbria memory and Later Life services - East is looking for highly motivated Occupational Therapists to compliment our Team.

You will provide evidence based occupational focussed assessments and interventions to patients with complex needs with the ability to recognise and anticipate situations that may be detrimental to the Health and
Wellbeing of service users and their carers.

If you are motivated, creative and passionate about making a difference to our patients lives, then your characteristics is what the team requires.

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 age related physical health needs.
To manage and provide ongoing assessment and intervention for service users.
To consider carer needs and ensure carer and family are involved in intervention planning where appropriate.
To develop and deliver evidenced based Occupational Therapy interventions in collaboration with service users and carers where appropriate.
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To provide clinical supervision to staff members as delegated by Clinical Lead.
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