Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Practitioner (Occupational Therapy)

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Job summary

Specialist Children & Young People's Services (CYPS) inpatient service are seeking to recruit an Assistant Practitioner Occupational Therapist into our CYPS Mental Health inpatient service working with young people with a range of mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity. The successful candidate will provide support to the registered Occupational Therapist using knowledge and skills with a complex clinical population.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve working alongside the Occupational Therapist with the administration of assessments, carrying out interventions and supporting with measuring outcomes. This is dependent upon the needs of young people, and treatment and recommendations for improving occupational performance in managing the demands of activities of daily living, daily routines and the impact of environmental factors. The post holder will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team members in supporting the delivery of Occupational Therapy care and treatment plans in meeting the occupational needs of young people.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG26-003-LB

Job locations

Ferndene Hospital

Moor Road

Prudhoe

NE42 5PB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 13th January 2026

Closing date : 27th January 2026

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 13th January 2026

Closing date : 27th January 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in the person specification.

Knowdedge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an appropriate care setting
Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.
Experience of supervising/teaching individuals

Desirable

Previous experience of working in Occupational Therapy

SKills and Compentencies

Essential

Ability to use IT system
Ability to establish a rapport with service users
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible
Time management skills
To be able to demonstrate specific theoretical knowledge as described in service role descriptor
Experience of moving and handling legislation

Desirable

Some anatomical knowledge
Risk Assessment skills
Advanced IT skills

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in the person specification.

Knowdedge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an appropriate care setting
Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.
Experience of supervising/teaching individuals

Desirable

Previous experience of working in Occupational Therapy

SKills and Compentencies

Essential

Ability to use IT system
Ability to establish a rapport with service users
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible
Time management skills
To be able to demonstrate specific theoretical knowledge as described in service role descriptor
Experience of moving and handling legislation

Desirable

Some anatomical knowledge
Risk Assessment skills
Advanced IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.