specialist occupational therapist Jobs in Middlesbrough

specialist occupational therapist

work placement coordinator Jobs in Middlesbrough

work placement coordinator

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job summary</b></h2>
<p></p><p>The post is designed to attract an existing B6 Occupational Therapist or someone with considerable experience as a B5 and who is interested in progressing to competencies that support them being a B6 Specialist occupational therapist in TEWV.</p>
<p>
You will work in an acute inpatient setting (male acute; female acute &amp; PICU) as part of an existing team and will manage an increasingly complex caseload independently, assessing occupational performance and delivering specialist occupational interventions, demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values at all times and operating as a leader in the team, service and organisation.</p>
<p>
This vacancy is part of a comprehensive recruitment drive to re-build our occupational therapy service across Durham, Darlington &amp; Teesside. A personally tailored learning, development and support package is also available.</p>
<p><b>
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas &amp; 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</b></p><p></p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Main duties of the job</b></h3>
<p></p><p>Occupationally focused assessments and interventions will be delivered as part of a dynamic service delivery model that has a strong commitment to collaborative working at its core whilst recognising the unique skills of all professional groups represented in the team.</p>
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Additional focus is on delivering high quality evidence-based services that support recovery, occupational formulation and occupational engagement. The delivery of 1:1 and group interventions that are occupationally focused is required.</p>
<p>
To be responsible for receiving requests for occupational therapy, triaging and prioritising these, completing evidence-based assessments and interventions to address key occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.</p>
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To use client-centred approaches to co-producing negotiated occupational goals and evaluate these with service users collaboratively.</p>
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To participate in clinical/professional and management supervision</p>
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To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working</p>
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To contribute to and lead on service improvement and quality initiatives</p>
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To use the Trust electronic patient record system</p>
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To abide by all Trust policies and procedures</p>
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To be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges</p><p></p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About us</b></h3>
<p></p><p>A strong commitment to core skills is required including occupational formulation, and the delivery of 1:1 and group interventions that are occupationally focused.Overall, the team covers acute beds across 4 wards. The team works as an effective part of the MDT and delivers clinical supervision to activity coordinators who are fully integrated into ward teams.</p>
<p>Professional leadership is strong and provides supervision, support and clinical assurance. To work best in the team we are looking for candidates who are highly patient focused, confident in their emerging skills set, dynamic and resilient.</p>
<p>The post will offer varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal. Well defined supervision systems are in place.</p><p></p>
<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Details</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Date posted</b></h3>
<p>26 June 2026</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Pay scheme</b></h3>
<p>Agenda for change</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Band</b></h3>
<p>Band 6</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Salary</b></h3>
<p>&pound;39,959 to &pound;48,117 a year (pro rata) per annum
</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Contract</b></h3>
<p>Permanent</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Working pattern</b></h3>
<p>Full-time, Part-time
</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Reference number</b></h3>
<p>346-TSA-081-26-A</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job locations</b></h3>
<p>Roseberry Park Hospital</p>
<p>Marton Road</p>
<p>Middlesbrough</p>
<p></p><p>TS4 3AF</p>
<p>United Kingdom</p><br>
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</div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job description</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job responsibilities</b></h3>
<p></p><p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.</p>
<p>The post holder will provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions as part of the OT Pathway linked to Adult Mental Health, and offers input to individuals, their families and carers.</p>
<p>All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers.</p>
<p>The ability to engage and communicate with service users as well as the parents/family/carers and system around them is essential.</p>
<p>Clinical/Professional supervision is provided by the supervising Occupational Therapist as identified by the relevant Lead OT. The post holders will attend OT Learning and Governance Networks to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to the wider OT service developments.</p>
<p>You must be able to demonstrate experience of delivery of occupational therapy, keenness to continually develop themselves and others, and a particular interest in this field of OT. We will support use of transferrable skills from a range of clinical settings.</p>
<p>There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal. The B6 post is supported by B7 OT Supervision with B5 OTs and OT assistants in place to ensure that role fidelity is maintained, and that each member of the team is working to their optimum. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own caseloads and will fully interface with the team via formal and informal supervision, team huddles and interface with the MDT via all clinical forums available.</p>
<p>Please note that shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide a presentation at interview, title to be confirmed.</p>
<p><b>This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.</b></p><p></p>
 </div><div><div>Job description
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job responsibilities</b></h3>
<p></p><p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.</p>
<p>The post holder will provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions as part of the OT Pathway linked to Adult Mental Health, and offers input to individuals, their families and carers.</p>
<p>All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers.</p>
<p>The ability to engage and communicate with service users as well as the parents/family/carers and system around them is essential.</p>
<p>Clinical/Professional supervision is provided by the supervising Occupational Therapist as identified by the relevant Lead OT. The post holders will attend OT Learning and Governance Networks to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to the wider OT service developments.</p>
<p>You must be able to demonstrate experience of delivery of occupational therapy, keenness to continually develop themselves and others, and a particular interest in this field of OT. We will support use of transferrable skills from a range of clinical settings.</p>
<p>There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal. The B6 post is supported by B7 OT Supervision with B5 OTs and OT assistants in place to ensure that role fidelity is maintained, and that each member of the team is working to their optimum. Successful candidates will be responsible for their own caseloads and will fully interface with the team via formal and informal supervision, team huddles and interface with the MDT via all clinical forums available.</p>
<p>Please note that shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide a presentation at interview, title to be confirmed.</p>
<p><b>This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.</b></p><p></p>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Person Specification</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications
</b></h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
<ul><li>Appropriate professional qualification for occupational therapy role</li>
<li>Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable</b></h4>
<ul><li>Post graduate training in relevant specialist area</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience
</b></h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
<ul><li>Minimum 18 months post qualifying experience of occupational therapy delivery</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable</b></h4>
<ul><li>Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism</li>
<li>Experience of working in Multi-disciplinary Team</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge
</b></h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
<ul><li>Understanding of the needs of people who use our services with mental health conditions or learning disabilities</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable</b></h4>
<ul><li>Clinical risk assessment and application in practice</li>
<li>Knowledge of evidencebased practice in designated specialist area</li>
<li>Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)</li>
<li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team</li>
<li>Experience of managing complex occupational therapy cases</li>
<li>Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Skills
</b></h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
<ul><li>Good observational skills and ability to describe such observations verbally and in writing</li>
<li>Record keeping and report writing</li>
<li>Collaborating with people who use our services and carers and their families in accordance with the principals of coproduction</li>
<li>Manage own complex caseload and prioritise effectively</li>
<li>Support other to manage their caseload and prioritise effectively within a supervisor or educational relationship</li>
<li>Effectively manage complex clinical and social issues</li>
<li>Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team.</li>
<li>Delegate tasks appropriately</li>
<li>Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice</li>
<li>Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision.</li>
<li>Use appropriate digital technologies</li>
 </ul></div><div><div>Person Specification
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications
</b></h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
<ul><li>Appropriate professional qualification for occupational therapy role</li>
<li>Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable</b></h4>
<ul><li>Post graduate training in relevant specialist area</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience
</b></h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
<ul><li>Minimum 18 months post qualifying experience of occupational therapy delivery</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable</b></h4>
<ul><li>Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism</li>
<li>Experience of working in Multi-disciplinary Team</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge
</b></h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
<ul><li>Understanding of the needs of people who use our services with mental health conditions or learning disabilities</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable</b></h4>
<ul><li>Clinical risk assessment and application in practice</li>
<li>Knowledge of evidencebased practice in designated specialist area</li>
<li>Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)</li>
<li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team</li>
<li>Experience of managing complex occupational therapy cases</li>
<li>Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Skills
</b></h3><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential</b></h4>
<ul><li>Good observational skills and ability to describe such observations verbally and in writing</li>
<li>Record keeping and report writing</li>
<li>Collaborating with people who use our services and carers and their families in accordance with the principals of coproduction</li>
<li>Manage own complex caseload and prioritise effectively</li>
<li>Support other to manage their caseload and prioritise effectively within a supervisor or educational relationship</li>
<li>Effectively manage complex clinical and social issues</li>
<li>Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team.</li>
<li>Delegate tasks appropriately</li>
<li>Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice</li>
<li>Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision.</li>
<li>Use appropriate digital technologies</li>
</ul></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Disclosure and Barring Service Check</b></h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Certificate of Sponsorship</b></h3>
<p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).</p>
<p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>UK Registration</b></h3>
<p>Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
 </p></div><div><div>Additional information
</div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Disclosure and Barring Service Check</b></h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Certificate of Sponsorship</b></h3>
<p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).</p>
<p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>UK Registration</b></h3>
<p>Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
</p></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Employer details</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Employer name</b></h3>
<p>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Address</b></h3>
<p>Roseberry Park Hospital</p>
<p>Marton Road</p>
<p>Middlesbrough</p>
<p></p><p>TS4 3AF</p>
<p>United Kingdom</p><br>
<br>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Employer's website</b></h3>
<p>https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</p>
</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Employer details</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Employer name</b></h3>
<p>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Address</b></h3>
<p>Roseberry Park Hospital</p>
<p>Marton Road</p>
<p>Middlesbrough</p>
<p></p><p>TS4 3AF</p>
<p>United Kingdom</p><br>
<br>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Employer's website</b></h3>
<p>https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</p></div></div></div>

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Middlesbrough College

<div><p><b>Job Title:</b> Work Placement Coordinator</p>
<p><b>Department:</b> Health &amp; Social Care</p>
<p><b>Contract:</b> Full Time, Permanent</p>
<p><b>Hours:</b> 37 hours per week</p>
<p><b>Salary:</b> &pound;28,485 to &pound;30,390 per annum</p>
<p><b>Annual Leave:</b> 30 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays</p>
<p><b>Pension:</b> NEST Pension Scheme</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>The Role</b></p>
<p>Middlesbrough College has an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual with strong communication and relationship‑building skills to join as a Work Placement Coordinator. In this role you will support Healthcare students in securing and successfully completing meaningful industry placements, you will work closely with students, curriculum teams and employers to identify and develop placement opportunities, monitor student progress, and ensure learners gain valuable, high-quality workplace experiences.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul><li>To maintain, review, develop and increase the work placement opportunities across a range of courses in the department including T Levels.</li>
<li>To support, monitor and record the progress of students in their workplace setting and reviewing SMART targets for students on the college systems.</li>
<li>To meet with students prior to their placements and discuss their needs and college&rsquo;s expectations of students whilst on placement.</li>
<li>To facilitate interview and recruitment processes with employers where required to secure work placement opportunities for students.</li>
</ul><p>Please find the full job description here &ndash; Work Placement Coordinator</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<ul><li>Good general education to at least Level 3 or equivalent.</li>
<li>Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).</li>
<li>IOSH (Managing Safely) qualification or willing to work towards.</li>
<li>Assessor qualification or willing to work towards.</li></ul><br>
<p></p><p><b>Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>Good general education to at least Level 3 or equivalent.</li>
<li>Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).</li>
<li>IOSH (Managing Safely) qualification or willing to work towards.</li>
<li>Assessor qualification or willing to work towards.</li></ul><br>
<p></p><p><b>Knowledge &amp; Skill</b></p>
<ul><li>IT skills appropriate to the needs of the post.</li>
<li>Ability and the communication skills to build relationships, in particular with students from age 16 to adults and employers.</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of the further education curriculum, including T Levels <b>(Desirable).</b></li>
<li>Proven ability in administration or project work and good written communication skills.</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence &ndash; <b>ideally with own transport.</b></li></ul><br>
<p></p><p><b>Why Join Us?</b></p>
<ul><li>Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.</li>
<li>Health &amp; Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family</li>
<li>Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including and financial advice.</li>
<li>Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities</li>
<li>Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days</li>
<li>Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.</li>
<li>College benefit scheme &ndash; College Extras:</li>
<li>Up to 15% cashback at top retailers &amp; restaurants</li>
<li>Discounted gift cards for big brands</li>
<li>Home &amp; tech upgrades via salary sacrifice</li>
<li>Cycle to Work scheme</li>
<li>Discounted onsite car parking.</li></ul><br>
<p></p><p>To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.</p><p><br>
</p><p>For further details, please contact Joanne Hewlett, Work Experience &amp; Industry Place Team Leader, Health &amp; Social Care on J.Hewlett@mbro.ac.uk</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Safeguarding Our Students</b></p>
<p>Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you&rsquo;re successful, you&rsquo;ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.</p><p><br>
</p><p>All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are &lsquo;protected&rsquo;, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ&rsquo;s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.</p><p><br>
</p><p>Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.</p><p><br>
</p><p>As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Right to Work</b></p>
<p>Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Recruitment Process</b></p>
<p>Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Equality &amp; Diversity</b></p>
<p>Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities</p></div>

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Specialist Occupational Therapist

Work Placement Coordinator