Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist (CAMHS Inpatient Services)

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

This role will receive a payment equivalent to 10% of your annual basic salary, (pro-rata) which will be paid in 6 payments.

We can also offer favourable relocation packages of up to £8,000 to suitable candidates wishing to relocate to Oxfordshire for this role.

Are you a creative and dynamic experienced Occupational Therapist? Want to make a difference to the lives of young people at a vulnerable stage of their illness? Then come join our new adolescent PICU team: a purpose built psychiatric intensive care unit for young people.

We are looking for a forward thinking Clinical Lead 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 or in a PICU setting and understand the principles of PBS and sensory experiences on individual functioning. Training on Positive Behaviour Support 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

Date posted

14 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OCPICUB7OT

Job locations

Meadow Unit, Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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