Senior Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an Occupational Therapist to join the Newcastle Community Mental Health Team. It welcomes both experienced Band 6 OTs and newly qualified Band 5 OTs looking to develop their skills in mental health. The post involves managing a clinical caseload, conducting assessments, developing person-centred care plans, and delivering interventions to promote independence and wellbeing. The successful candidate will contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives within community mental health services.
Essential criteria
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Substantial Post Graduate experience within the role of Occupational Therapist / Mental Health.
- Awareness of national and local policies and how these impact on service provision.
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Substantial Post Graduate experience within the role of Occupational Therapist / Mental Health.
- Awareness of national and local policies and how these impact on service provision.
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.
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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Senior Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
Band 6 Occupational Therapist (or Band 5 Development Post) Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists Welcome (HCPC Registration Pending or Newly Registered)
Are you due to qualify as an Occupational Therapist this year and looking for an exciting opportunity to begin your career in mental health? Or are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready for your next challenge?
We are looking to recruit a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Newcastle Community Mental Health Team. We welcome applications from experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapists as well as newly qualified Band 5 Occupational Therapists who are keen to develop their skills and progress towards Band 6 competencies within a supportive learning environment.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to be an Occupational Therapist in community mental health. The NHS is transforming the way care is delivered, with a clear focus on shifting care from hospital to community, moving from sickness to prevention, and supporting people to live well in their own homes and communities. Occupational Therapists have a vital role to play in delivering this vision by promoting recovery, independence, participation, and meaningful occupation.
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