Specialist Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Frailty Virtual Ward (FVW) teams. The role involves conducting timely patient assessments, providing short-term rehabilitation, and supporting frail patients to maintain independence at home. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. Flexible working arrangements are considered.
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in OT
- State registered with Health & Care Professions Council
- Member of BAOT
- Post graduate experience
- Current UK driving licence
- Knowledge & Experience
- In-depth clinical knowledge of medical conditions and their effect on occupational performance
- Highly developed understanding of OT process within acute setting
- In-depth knowledge of health and social care policy, risk assessment and management
- Extensive knowledge of a range of disability equipment
- Extensive knowledge of eligibility criteria and procedures/policies relevant to disability equipment, minor housing adaptations
- Highly specialist knowledge of moving and handling legislation and knowledge of current moving and handling best practice and associated equipment
- Excellent understanding of professional ethics and their application into practice
- Good knowledge of clinical governance
- Evidence of CPD
- Significant post-registration experience including experience within physical health
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with patients with physical disability e.g., reduced mobility
- Team management
- Experience in supervising staff
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of team dynamics and team building
- Skills & Abilities
- Good organisation, time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills
- Supervisory, team management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Qualifications & Education
- Degree/Diploma in OT
- State registered with Health & Care Professions Council
- Member of BAOT
- Post graduate experience
- Current UK driving licence
- Knowledge & Experience
- In-depth clinical knowledge of medical conditions and their effect on occupational performance
- Highly developed understanding of OT process within acute setting
- In-depth knowledge of health and social care policy, risk assessment and management
- Extensive knowledge of a range of disability equipment
- Extensive knowledge of eligibility criteria and procedures/policies relevant to disability equipment, minor housing adaptations
- Highly specialist knowledge of moving and handling legislation and knowledge of current moving and handling best practice and associated equipment
- Excellent understanding of professional ethics and their application into practice
- Good knowledge of clinical governance
- Evidence of CPD
- Significant post-registration experience including experience within physical health
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Experience of working with patients with physical disability e.g., reduced mobility
- Team management
- Experience in supervising staff
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
- Knowledge of team dynamics and team building
- Skills & Abilities
- Good organisation, time management, problem solving and prioritisation skills
- Supervisory, team management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 13d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Frailty Virtual Ward (FVW) teams based at Regent Point. This is a fixed- term post for a duration of 12 months from the date of commencement, offering the chance to work within a multi-disciplinary environment committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
The service operates from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. You will be well supported by a team of experienced, dedicated, and compassionate professionals who are committed to delivering excellence in community care.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for a full outline of essential and desirable criteria.
Please note: A full UK car driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this role.
- Interview Date 15 October 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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