Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Psychiatric Liaison Team at Sunderland Royal Hospital



Sunderland Psychiatric Liaison Team are an ageless, well established and PLAN accredited team who p rovide a 24-hour service, across 7 days, which provides a responsive interface between both NHS and non-NHS services including drug and alcohol services and other professions. We provide timely assessment and brief interventions for patients who are presenting with a range of mental health needs to Sunderland Royal Hospital including but not restricted to self-harm, psychosis and delirium.



To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs, diverse presentations with a range of mental health needs.



In partnership with the Service Users and Carers where appropriate, develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary.



To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate.



To deliver evidenced based Occupational therapy interventions.

The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.



Coordinate treatment planning & interventions, reviews and discharge planning.



To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.



To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and client centred collaborative care.



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 :

23 rd December 2025

Closing date :

6 th January 2026



We welcome your application.



Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.