An exciting, fixed term (12 months) opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident, and enthusiastic full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join Middlesbrough MHSOP community team. Our team is responsible for both organic (memory clinic) service users and also those with a wider range of mental health difficulties.
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
Responsible for receiving requests for occupational therapy, triaging these for occupational therapy input (including judgement of potential occupational complexity) and prioritising these for occupational urgency.
Complete evidence-based occupational assessment and treatment to address key occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
Use a client-centred approach
Co-produce negotiated occupational goals and as treatment progresses, collaboratively evaluate these with service users.
Participate in clinical/professional supervision and management supervision
Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working
Contribute to and lead on occupational therapy related service improvement and quality initiatives in working area
Use the Trust electronic patient record system
Abide by all Trust policies and procedures
Respond flexibly and creatively to challenges
As a specialist occupational therapist in TEWV you will
- independently manage a complex occupational therapy specific caseload
- comprehensively assess occupational performance and functioning
- deliver specialist occupational therapy treatment
- always demonstrate adherence to the Trust Values
- operate as a leader in the team, service and organisation.
18 August 2026
Agenda for change
Band 6
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Fixed term
12 months
Full-time
346-TSM-020-26-A
Woodside Resource Centre
Cavendish Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3EB
United Kingdom
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
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 delivering occupational therapy with those we serve and their families.
All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers.
The ability to engage and communicate with older people with mental health concerns as well as the parents/family/carers and system around them is essential.
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
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 delivering occupational therapy with those we serve and their families.
All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers.
The ability to engage and communicate with older people with mental health concerns as well as the parents/family/carers and system around them is essential.
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.
- Appropriate professional qualification for occupational therapy role
- Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
- Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
- Minimum 18 months post qualifying experience of occupational therapy delivery
- Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
- Understanding of the needs of people who use our services with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
- Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
- Knowledge of evidence- based practice in designated specialist area
- Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of managing complex occupational therapy cases
- Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice
- Appropriate professional qualification for occupational therapy role
- Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
- Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
- Minimum 18 months post qualifying experience of occupational therapy delivery
- Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
- Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team
- Understanding of the needs of people who use our services with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
- Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
- Knowledge of evidence- based practice in designated specialist area
- Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of managing complex occupational therapy cases
- Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice
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.
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).
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Woodside Resource Centre
Cavendish Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3EB
United Kingdom
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Woodside Resource Centre
Cavendish Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3EB
United Kingdom
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
