Occupational Therapist(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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May 15, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join its specialist Eating Disorders Service based in Norton. This permanent full-time role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist to develop their clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary mental health setting.

The successful applicant will work within a specialist day unit supporting adults experiencing eating disorders and related occupational difficulties. The role is ideal for newly qualified or early-career Occupational Therapists seeking experience in mental health services and specialist therapeutic interventions.

About the Role

As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions under the supervision of experienced senior clinicians, including a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist. You will support service users in improving independence, daily functioning, emotional wellbeing, and recovery outcomes.

The team actively encourages professional growth and offers ongoing clinical supervision, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Main Responsibilities

  • Conduct occupational therapy assessments for adults with eating disorders
    Deliver therapeutic interventions tailored to individual recovery goals
    Support service users experiencing occupational disruption and mental health challenges
    Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare professional reports
    Work collaboratively with carers, families, and multidisciplinary teams
    Participate in risk assessment and care planning processes
    Contribute to service development and evidence-based clinical practice
    Adapt therapeutic approaches according to patient needs and clinical judgement

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

  • Degree or recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
    Current or pending registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Skills & Knowledge

  • Understanding of professional standards and occupational therapy practice
    Awareness of mental health conditions and their impact on daily living
    Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills
    Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
    Compassionate and person-centred approach to patient care
    Ability to manage workload effectively and work under pressure

Experience

  • Clinical placement or postgraduate experience across different practice areas
    Experience working with mental health, autism, or learning disability services is desirable
    Knowledge of risk assessment and evidence-based practice would be beneficial

Professional Development

The Trust offers a supportive learning environment where staff are encouraged to develop specialist skills and complete preceptorship and competency programmes within the first year of employment. Ongoing supervision and mentorship are provided throughout the role.

Sponsorship Information

This role may qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship subject to UK Visas and Immigration eligibility requirements. International applicants are advised to review current UK Government immigration guidance before applying.

About the Trust

NHS services delivered by the Trust support communities across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby. The organisation is committed to delivering compassionate, recovery-focused mental health and learning disability care while promoting innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement across all services.

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