Job summary
- Main area
- Senior Occupational Therapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (12 month fixed term: maternity cover)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (The post holder may be required to contribute to the weekend and bank holiday working rota.)
- Job ref
- 297-8325177
- Employer
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital/ Bensham Hospital/ Gateshead Trust Localities.
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Occupational Therapist - Pulmonary Rehab/Community
NHS AfC: Band 6
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time (22.5 per week) Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to work as part of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Community Respiratory OT service. This is a 12 month fixed term contract to support maternity leave.
You will be supported within the clinical team as well as the wider Occupational Therapy structure; with clinical supervision, peer support and access to CPD opportunities. There will also be opportunity for service improvement and development in the role.
You will be required to work a shift pattern across 7 days (including bank holidays and weekends). As a community-based role, the post holder will be required to hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car for work purposes. You will need to be able to demonstrate a commitment to rehabilitation, be confident in group delivery as well as having dynamic communication and problem solving skills.
Main duties of the job
- To act as an experienced autonomous practitioner, providing specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients with complex acute and/or chronic medical conditions which require intervention to prevent hospital admission/ support discharge.
- To independently manage a caseload, using evidence based and holistic principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To work as a key member of the MDT.
- To deliver care within a variety of clinical settings (virtual wards, wards, within the patient's own home ( community settings) and group settings.
- To support and supervise qualified and non-qualified staff within the department.
- To contribute to service development and the learning culture within the department.
Working for our organisation
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To work within a variety of clinical settings (group settings, virtual wards, wards, intermediate care settings) and within the patient's own home ( community settings). This will involve loan working.
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
- Reporting to a Band 7 Occupational Therapy Team Lead.
- To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a holistic patient-centred approach to care. To regularly liaise with MDT members including those from heath, social services and voluntary agencies to ensure an integrated and comprehensive service is provided.
- To provide leadership for more junior staff, as agreed with senior staff.
- To support the Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist in planning, coordinating, and delivering the service provided to patients and to assist in the development, planning and progression of service provision.
- To deputise for the Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist in their absence as required.
- To supervise other qualified and non-qualified staff within the team
- To supervise Occupational Therapy students on clinical placements.
- To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in in-service training.
- Maintaining Records as an autonomous practitioner.
- To be an active participant in the weekend working rota
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Hold a qualification enabling registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.
- HCPC Registration.
Knowledge/Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients or those with medical, social and psychosocial factors, utilising a holistic approach.
- Maintain and develop current evidence based practice in relation to patient group.
- Interpersonal communication skills including ability to demonstrate well developed negotiating and persuasive skills.
- Standard I T Skills
Desirable criteria
- Membership/involvement in relevant special interest group/network.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team, showing an understanding of other professional roles.
- Experience of organising and prioritising a patient caseload in a busy community based setting
- Experience of working under indirect supervision and as an autonomous practitioner.
- Experience of comprehending and working within policies of data protection and health and safety
- Experience of supporting development of others
- Experience of lone working/ dynamic risk management in the community
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of contributing to CPD activities.
Special Requirement
Essential criteria
- Driving Licence; Car owner and available for use at work.
- Understanding of NHS organisation and National Clinical priorities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire McAuley
- Job title
- Occupational Therapy Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 445 3125
- Additional information
If you are interested in finding out more about this post then please contact Claire McAuley (Service Lead). Enquiries are welcomed.
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