Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, to work as a member of our established Adolescent Outreach Team. The team are really fortunate that we have an experienced full multi disciplinary representation, and high levels of retention of staff. The MDT are skilled and highly committed to supporting the wider network, parents and carers to support young people to remain at home, and if required to come to hospital facilitate a safe discharge and reduce length of stay.
The team has strong working relationships with our local inpatient service (Aquarius), SLP inpatient units (Snowsfields and BAU), Tier 3 community CAMHS, CAMHS Emergency Care Team (CECS), CAMHS Crisis Line and CAMHS Bed Management.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within AOT as a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist providing Care Coordination, Assessment, Intervention, and treatment of an agreed caseload of AOT clients,and offer consultation, and specialist supervisions to other Occupational Therapists in the service line, the network and referrers, and will have a primary practitioner role servicing the Occupational Therapy function in AOT.
The post-holder must be committed to effective team working and to the coherent delivery of the care this will include individual, family, group work and telephone support.
The team are always looking to develop the service to meet the needs of the young people and their parents/carers, this role would be at the forefront of this.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
About our locations:
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting
Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Core AOT work
To act as care coordinator within AOT and, where appropriate, to take responsibility for initiating reviews of care plans under enhanced CPA
When care planning, to include young people, their carers, referring agents, and others involved the network of care
To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the young person and their carers
To prepare reports for and to attend CPA meetings
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment components of young peoples care plans
In collaboration, to make crisis plans appropriate to presenting risk
To adhere to the Lone Working Policy.
To share the task of chairing meetings and taking minutes
To contribute to the effective working of the multidisciplinary team and to participate in team and service development
To promote effective communication within the team and share relevant information as required
To work within the policies and procedures of the Trust and within relevant legal frameworks
In particular, to have a clear understanding of risk assessment and child protection protocols, Mental Health Act, and CPA
To keep up-to-date with developments within the field of adolescent mental health.
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist role -
To develop and provide a specialist occupational therapy service focusing on sensory assessment/ intervention/ education and awareness for identified young people under the care of ARC in the Adolescent Outreach Team
To manage clients with complex needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions with a sensory focus.
To provide OT flexibly across a variety of treatment programmes including groups and individual work in a variety of settings including the ward and home.
To manage clients with a range of complex needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
To participate in and contribute to local service development and strategy.
Liaision with colleagues in Adult Mental Health Services and Early Intervention Services to ensure that effective transition arrangements exist for clients who are likely to require ongoing support after the age of 18
To contribute to the Trustwide occupational therapy strategy (Model of Human Occupation and Specialist forums).
To supervise OT students on fieldwork placements.
To offer specialist supervision around Sensory assessment/intervention and education to more occupational therapy staff in the ARC service line.
To undertake regular audit and R&D activities.
To provide training and support for families, staff and wider network professionals as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Core AOT work
To act as care coordinator within AOT and, where appropriate, to take responsibility for initiating reviews of care plans under enhanced CPA
When care planning, to include young people, their carers, referring agents, and others involved the network of care
To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the young person and their carers
To prepare reports for and to attend CPA meetings
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment components of young peoples care plans
In collaboration, to make crisis plans appropriate to presenting risk
To adhere to the Lone Working Policy.
To share the task of chairing meetings and taking minutes
To contribute to the effective working of the multidisciplinary team and to participate in team and service development
To promote effective communication within the team and share relevant information as required
To work within the policies and procedures of the Trust and within relevant legal frameworks
In particular, to have a clear understanding of risk assessment and child protection protocols, Mental Health Act, and CPA
To keep up-to-date with developments within the field of adolescent mental health.
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist role -
To develop and provide a specialist occupational therapy service focusing on sensory assessment/ intervention/ education and awareness for identified young people under the care of ARC in the Adolescent Outreach Team
To manage clients with complex needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions with a sensory focus.
To provide OT flexibly across a variety of treatment programmes including groups and individual work in a variety of settings including the ward and home.
To manage clients with a range of complex needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
To participate in and contribute to local service development and strategy.
Liaision with colleagues in Adult Mental Health Services and Early Intervention Services to ensure that effective transition arrangements exist for clients who are likely to require ongoing support after the age of 18
To contribute to the Trustwide occupational therapy strategy (Model of Human Occupation and Specialist forums).
To supervise OT students on fieldwork placements.
To offer specialist supervision around Sensory assessment/intervention and education to more occupational therapy staff in the ARC service line.
To undertake regular audit and R&D activities.
To provide training and support for families, staff and wider network professionals as required.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree in subject relevant to clinical post
- Registration to practice in the UK
- Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice
- Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation within the first 4 months of appointment
Desirable
- Practice placement educators course within one year of appointment
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying a caseload of service users with complex and diverse needs in a mental health setting
- Post-graduate clinical experience highly related to clinical field
- Experience of working in an inter-professional team
- Experience of maintaining a written record of continual professional development
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience of working within a multi-agency environment
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of being a practice placement educator
- Post-registration research activity
Knowledge & Skills- Communication
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs
- Word processing, IT and literature search skills
- Ability to promote & maintain the profile of OT within an MDT & the wider organisation
Knowledge & Skills-Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to enable staff to develop & apply their knowledge & skills in practice
- Ability to role model positive professional behaviour
Knowledge & Skills-Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Ability to identify and assess potential risks involved in work activities for self and others
- Ability to monitor work areas & practices to maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree in subject relevant to clinical post
- Registration to practice in the UK
- Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice
- Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation within the first 4 months of appointment
Desirable
- Practice placement educators course within one year of appointment
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying a caseload of service users with complex and diverse needs in a mental health setting
- Post-graduate clinical experience highly related to clinical field
- Experience of working in an inter-professional team
- Experience of maintaining a written record of continual professional development
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience of working within a multi-agency environment
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of being a practice placement educator
- Post-registration research activity
Knowledge & Skills- Communication
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs
- Word processing, IT and literature search skills
- Ability to promote & maintain the profile of OT within an MDT & the wider organisation
Knowledge & Skills-Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to enable staff to develop & apply their knowledge & skills in practice
- Ability to role model positive professional behaviour
Knowledge & Skills-Health, Safety and Security
Essential
- Ability to identify and assess potential risks involved in work activities for self and others
- Ability to monitor work areas & practices to maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment
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).
