Job Description

We are currently in the process of expanding and developing our existing mental health services for children and young people (CYP), adult and older adults which includes this exciting development working within South Tyneside primary care services as part of the Lifespan Model.



An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x Occupational Therapist. The post will sit within South Community CBU and work into South Tyneside Primary Care. We are looking for experienced and dedicated Occupational Therapists with a diverse range of skills and experience including Neurodiversity for one of the posts to work across the Lifespan Model, including children and young people.



This is an exciting opportunity to develop Occupational Therapy across the South Tyneside Primary Care to embed innovative and creative evidence-based practice that will provide safe effective, high quality care for our service users and their families



This is a very exciting, diverse, and autonomous role, as such it will be vital to have positive working relationships with the primary and secondary care team, as well as third sector organisations.



We require a highly motivated, skilled Occupational Therapist with the ability to work autonomously but also be part of a leadership team, and with a commitment to their own personal and professional development.



The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a good working knowledge of theories, models and approaches relevant to this clinical setting, as well as a good understanding of a range of clinical conditions related to adult/older adult mental health and children and young people. You will also be expected to work as part of a wider leadership team and support service development across the pathways.



The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and be committed to delivering excellent patient care. We are committed to providing both management and clinical supervision and will support with continuous professional development.



The introduction of Occupational Therapist's is relatively new within this locality as part of the Lifespan Model, as such it will give the post holder an excellent opportunity to shape, influence, and develop the services in primary care moving forward, while being supported by the clinical team.



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.



NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.



Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date :

4th November 2025

Closing date :

18th November 2025



We welcome your application.