Band 5 Occupational Therapist CAMHS Outpatients

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Occupational Therapist in our CAMHS outpatients team where we have a friendly and well established team of Occupational Therapists delivering profession specific assessment and intervention embedded within an MDT approach.

There are many opportunities for CPD within CAMHS, for hands on support and guidance from OT colleagues alongside more formal supervision.

We are passionate about supporting young people (and their families) experiencing mental health difficulties, to help them overcome barriers and engage in meaningful occupations that support recovery and wellbeing.

We work with young people in a variety of settings and use a range of OT assessments and models to inform our practice. We also run a Sensory workshop for young people to explore their sensory likes and dislikes and learn how they may impact their mental health and to develop supportive sensory based strategies.

This is a permanent part-time vacancy 22.5 hours per week and we are happy to consider applications form newly qualified OT's or those approaching qualification.Please note that this role requires a full UK driving license and access to a car during working hours.

More information about CAMHS can be found on the following website: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs/

Main duties of the job

To work alongside a team of Occupational Therapists and Multi-disciplinary team in the CAMHS outpatients team, providing Occupational therapy input for young people presenting with a range of mental health challenges.Occupational Therapy is well established within CAMHS.

• To deliver profession specific assessment and intervention in a 1:1 and groupwork format in a range of clinic, home and community settings.
• To undertake lead professional responsibilities and carry an agreed caseload under the guidance of senior clinicians.
• To work with families and those supporting the young person including liaison with external agencies such as school and social care.
• To attend and contribute at regular clinical supervision, safeguarding supervision and Multi-disciplinary case discussions.
• To attend and contribute to monthly OT referrals meetings.
• To attend monthly OT business meetings. To undertake mandatory training and appraisal.
• To take on OT trainees on placement (post preceptorship).

LPT Preceptorship is offered for newly Qualified Occupational Therapists. A wide range of inhouse CPD opportunities are available.

For more details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Westcotes House - CAMHS Young People's Team

Westcotes Drive

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 0QU

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Westcotes House - CAMHS Young People's Team

Westcotes Drive

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 0QU

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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