Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a development opportunity to take you from Band 6 to Band 7?
We are looking for a forward thinking Senior Occupational Therapist to shape the Occupational Therapy service and support the leadership of the new PICU.
Ideally you will have experience of working with children and understand the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and sensory experiences on individual functioning. Training on PBS will be provided for all staff.
There will be an expectation for this role to be part of the senior leadership support which will mean some flexible working out of core hours (including some evening/weekend work).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who is energetic and enthusiastic about working collaboratively with young people and their families, and who is committed to utilising their occupational therapy skills to ensure to assess /engage and support the young people to have to the least restrictive care possible and develop meaningful occupations and activities.
The unit is committed to teaching/training and providing evidence-based care. Developing research for adolescent inpatient care will be a crucial component of the role. Oxford Health can provide an in service Masters programme with modules including Autism, Positive Behaviour Support and Recovery and Mental health.
You will be well supported within this role by the wider AHP leadership team, providing a collaborative network to enhance the roles of AHPs in mental health services.
About us
The team offers a comprehensive induction package and training programme for all new staff including a bespoke week of adolescent mental health teaching PBS training and a 3 day DBT skills based training.
Other benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert.
Feel free to contact us on the details below if you would like to discuss this role further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please review the job description and person specification attached to this advert.
Feel free to contact us on the details below if you would like to discuss this role further.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered OT in Mental Health Services
- Experience of holding a complex caseload within a CAMHS service
Desirable
- Supervising others as part of a change process
- Budget management & teaching skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Health Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist with Dip COT qualification or degree
Desirable
- Member of the British Association/College of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Clinical work with people with mental health needs
- Clinical & legislative knowledge in mental health
Desirable
- Post qualifying education e.g., MSc modules, in relevant area - sensory integration, PBS
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered OT in Mental Health Services
- Experience of holding a complex caseload within a CAMHS service
Desirable
- Supervising others as part of a change process
- Budget management & teaching skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Health Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist with Dip COT qualification or degree
Desirable
- Member of the British Association/College of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Clinical work with people with mental health needs
- Clinical & legislative knowledge in mental health
Desirable
- Post qualifying education e.g., MSc modules, in relevant area - sensory integration, PBS
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
