Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality specialist Occupational Therapy service within Aylesbury as part of a multi-disciplinary HWB team. This will involve leading on a range of Specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, evaluating and developing the service as required. The post holder will undertake Lead Clinician responsibilities and the delivery of packages of care to young people with varying needs and complexities. The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical supervision to junior staff within the service. The post holder will possess excellent leadership skills, be able to work autonomously and in collaboration with Professionals within the service, families and young people and partner agencies.
As a senior Clinician, the post holder will contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the service and ensure high quality and continuing best evidence practice is maintained.
Main duties of the job
- To demonstrate the Trust's values in everything you do in the work environment and demonstrate Trust values.
- To be responsible in the use and expenditure of the Trust's resources that you utilise
- The Post holder will have extensive knowledge and experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy within the CAMHS and Adolescent setting, with evidence of additional post qualification training and continuing professional development.
- The Post holder will take responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the specialist Occupational Therapy input delivery within Aylesbury.
- They will support the Band 6 and other colleagues in the development of profession specific interventions and offer supervision and support to develop their skills.
- They will ensure that the Occupational Therapy input is effective, responsive and meets the needs of the YP/YA of Aylesbury in line with Care Pathways.
- The Post holder will take responsibility for managing cases, maximising opportunities for direct patient related contacts and take lead professional responsibilities as required. They will assess the needs of YP/YA and families, establish treatment goals and offer expert clinical knowledge and advice.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through monthly supervision, annual personal development plans/appraisals and access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to a Preceptorship Programme, Support and guidance with Revalidation, Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies. Excellent staff benefits: our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and relocation package.
The trust alsovalues its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.
HMP Aylesbury offer free parking for staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Postholder will play a key role in responding to any complaints, concerns and compliments in relation to Occupational Therapy provision.
- The Post holder will have active involvement and seek opportunities to engage in quality improvements within the Occupational Therapy interventions and the wider HWBT service. They will actively contribute to service audit, evaluation and research within the Health & Justice Care Quality framework.
- To continuously evaluate the effectiveness and impact of interventions and adapt practice as appropriate.
- Ensure that the delivery of care meets the standards required by governing bodies such as HPC, CQC, Royal College of Occupational Therapists code of conduct.
- Play a key role in contributing to innovations in risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
- To ensure high levels of confidentiality are maintained and to follow trust guidelines regarding consent, capacity and safeguarding.
- Complete comprehensive written material, reports and entries into client notes adhering to trust policy and general data protection regulations.
- Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to whole service, trust and local team plans, policies and guidelines.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy colleagues and offer advice and supervision to colleagues from other disciplines as required
- Maintain up to date and accurate clinical records on SystmOne in line with the Health and Care Professions Council and Royal College of Occupational Therapists professional standards
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Postholder will play a key role in responding to any complaints, concerns and compliments in relation to Occupational Therapy provision.
- The Post holder will have active involvement and seek opportunities to engage in quality improvements within the Occupational Therapy interventions and the wider HWBT service. They will actively contribute to service audit, evaluation and research within the Health & Justice Care Quality framework.
- To continuously evaluate the effectiveness and impact of interventions and adapt practice as appropriate.
- Ensure that the delivery of care meets the standards required by governing bodies such as HPC, CQC, Royal College of Occupational Therapists code of conduct.
- Play a key role in contributing to innovations in risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
- To ensure high levels of confidentiality are maintained and to follow trust guidelines regarding consent, capacity and safeguarding.
- Complete comprehensive written material, reports and entries into client notes adhering to trust policy and general data protection regulations.
- Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to whole service, trust and local team plans, policies and guidelines.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy colleagues and offer advice and supervision to colleagues from other disciplines as required
- Maintain up to date and accurate clinical records on SystmOne in line with the Health and Care Professions Council and Royal College of Occupational Therapists professional standards
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Well-established knowledge of assessment and intervention approaches relevant to Occupational Therapy with young people and Adolescents
- Experience of leadership/ management
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
- Well-established knowledge of policies and guidance relating to work with young people and young adults
- Knowledge of roles of other colleagues in service delivery for young people and young adults
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking assessment and treatment interventions with children and families
- Ability to work within a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience
Essential
- 1.Previous experience of working with young people and young adults
- 2.Previous experience of providing mentorship and supervision of other Occupational Therapy colleagues/students
- 3.Previous experience of caseload management.
Desirable
- 4.Previous experience of knowledge, experience & skills within specialist area of CAMHS
- 5.Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment
- 6. Experience of managing difficult situations with young people and their families that have mental health conditions and challenging behaviours. :
Education
Essential
- 1.BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
- 2.State registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC)
- 3.Previous experience in Occupational therapy practice
- 4.Evidence of further training/ post qualification at Masters level or equivalent experience relevant to the role.
- 5.Experience in working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS services).
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Well-established knowledge of assessment and intervention approaches relevant to Occupational Therapy with young people and Adolescents
- Experience of leadership/ management
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
- Well-established knowledge of policies and guidance relating to work with young people and young adults
- Knowledge of roles of other colleagues in service delivery for young people and young adults
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking assessment and treatment interventions with children and families
- Ability to work within a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience
Essential
- 1.Previous experience of working with young people and young adults
- 2.Previous experience of providing mentorship and supervision of other Occupational Therapy colleagues/students
- 3.Previous experience of caseload management.
Desirable
- 4.Previous experience of knowledge, experience & skills within specialist area of CAMHS
- 5.Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment
- 6. Experience of managing difficult situations with young people and their families that have mental health conditions and challenging behaviours. :
Education
Essential
- 1.BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
- 2.State registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC)
- 3.Previous experience in Occupational therapy practice
- 4.Evidence of further training/ post qualification at Masters level or equivalent experience relevant to the role.
- 5.Experience in working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS services).
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).
