Specialist Occupational Therapist

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.

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.

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

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

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

We are seeking a motivated & flexible Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient team at Walkergate Park on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to cover maternity leave
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The post will be offered as either:

• 0.8 WTE Band 5, or
• 0.6 WTE Band 6,

dependent on experience, skills, and ability to meet the relevant competency requirements.

Walkergate Park is commissioned as a UKROC Level 1 neurorehabilitation service, providing care for patients with highly complex neurological needs who have identified rehabilitation potential and goals. The service comprises four inpatient wards: two neuro-rehabilitation, one neuro-behavioural, and one neuro-psychiatric ward. The Occupational Therapy team works as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team.

The role involves the assessment, goal-setting and treatment of patients with a range of neurological conditions, including stroke & traumatic brain injury, alongside other neurological conditions. Interventions include rehabilitation to support engagement in daily activities, cognitive rehabilitation, environmental & equipment assessment for discharge planning, liaison with community services, and onward referral where appropriate.

Band 6 applicants will be expected to demonstrate the ability to manage a complex caseload with a high degree of autonomy and to contribute to service development and supervision activities. Band 5 applicants will be supported with appropriate supervision and development opportunities within the team.

• Undertake assessment & intervention with patients under guidance & supervision of senior OT.
• In partnership with patient & carer where appropriate, contribute to goal setting & intervention planning, with regular review of progress.
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions within agreed care plans.
• Work as member of the MDT to support delivery of high-quality, individualised care that promotes recovery, wellbeing & independence.
• Discharge planning in collaboration with MDT.
• Actively engage in supervision, appraisal & continuing professional development.

• Independently assess, plan & deliver OT interventions for patients with highly complex neurological, cognitive & behavioural needs.
• In partnership with service users & carers where appropriate, set realistic goals & develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular review & adaptation of treatment based on progress & risk.
• Deliver & adapt evidence-based OT interventions, demonstrating clinical reasoning in complex & high-risk situations.
• Work autonomously as part of the MDT to ensure safe, effective &…