Senior Occupational Therapist – Community Rehab Lead

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist in Gateshead. The role involves providing rehabilitation in community settings, assessing and treating complex medical conditions, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold HCPC registration and demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills. The position requires flexible shifts across 7 days. Opportunities for service improvement and CPD development are included.

Benefits

Access to CPD opportunities

Supportive clinical supervision

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification enabling registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients.

Responsibilities

• Act as an experienced autonomous practitioner providing specialized occupational therapy assessment.
• Manage a caseload and evaluate interventions.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver care.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving skills

Resilience

Knowledge in assessment and management

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Qualification enabling registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist

HCPC Registration

Tools

Standard IT Skills

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist in Gateshead. The role involves providing rehabilitation in community settings, assessing and treating complex medical conditions, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold HCPC registration and demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills. The position requires flexible shifts across 7 days. Opportunities for service improvement and CPD development are included.