Job summary
SLAM Inpatient CAMHS services are excited to be recruiting a senior occupational therapist to work within our general adolescent unit. This exciting role with the Occupational Therapy team and will work closely with the nursing team alongside the MDT. The successful candidate will have excellent commination skills and be able to engage with young people on an individual and group basis, whilst contributing to their care in a non-judgemental and supportive way.
We are looking for candidates who have experience working as a qualified OT within an acute mental health setting (CAMHS or adult), or in a youth setting where you have delivered a range of individual and group activities. The young people on our units will require assessments and support with sensory and ADL needs. You will be planning and running interesting and unique groups which engage and support the young people with support from our fantastic activity support workers!
You will be responsible for managing a complex caseload of clients as agreed with the Head OT / Team Leader where appropriate and will have support with this via supervision.
- Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:
We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. For this role, we have career pathways available through the National Apprenticeship Scheme. In addition we over bespoke teaching and simulation sessions.
Main duties of the job
CAMHS is dynamic and an OT will need to be enthusiastic, responsive and adaptive! You will work closely with the nursing team as well as the Multi-Disciplinary Team. The main duties include facilitating a flexible and patient centred activity programme, working within the ward timetable. You will be offering 1:1 assessments for the young people to develop individualised treatment plans which you will provide over the course of their admission. You will be expected to conduct sensory assessments which will inform the approach of the ward team towards a young person. There is also an expectation for ADL assessments and care plans to be developed, particularly for young people with additional needs. The candidate will need to plan and run groups, this will be a range of therapeutic groups, as well as some more OT focused sessions, and general recreation and leisure based groups.
We currently have brilliant Activity Support Workers who work between the nursing and OT team, part of the role involves supervising them as they will support with groups and sessions under instruction.
- Flexible working:
- As this role is based within inpatient services, the successful candidate must be able to be based on site five days a week if required. SLaM has a flexible working policy, and we are happy to discuss this and what this may look like for someone working within inpatients, at the interview stage.
About us
SLaM has the largest and most specialised CAMHS services in the country and is on the forefront of personalised support for children and young people. We pride ourselves in delivering personalised support to children, young people and their families / carers.
We are recruiting for The Bethlem Adolescent Unit. BAU is a general adolescent unit for young people age 12-18. The full list of inpatient services within the CAMHS directorate is:
- Snowsfields Adolescent Unit based at the Maudsley Hospital.
- Bethlem Adolescent Unit based at the Bethlem Royal Hospital
- Bethlem Adolescent PICU based at the Bethlem Royal Hospital
- Acorn Lodge Children's Unit based at the Bethlem Royal Hospital
Bethlem Royal Hospital
Bethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads and have offers free parking. The site is within walking distance from of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities of the job include, but are not limited to:
- To work autonomously in the delivery of clinical interventions using technical and creative skills to engage young people in therapeutic activities within an acute inpatient setting.
- To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
- To demonstrate and apply a broad / high level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.
- To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for service users with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
- Form professional relationships with young people, parents/carers, colleagues and external agencies, whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with colleagues on clinical matters as well as communicating the outcomes of interventions.
- Use a variety of communication skills and techniques to instruct and guide individuals as well as groups of young people during activities.
- Engage and motivate young people from a diverse variety of backgrounds.
- Maintaining clear and accurate electronic records each shift as per trust policy
- Comply with national and local procedures and guidelines as well as relevant professional codes of conduct.
- Demonstrate ongoing personal development through undertake relevant training as identified in clinical/ professional supervision and appraisal.
- Awareness of Safeguarding Policies and how to report any safeguarding concerns.
- Awareness and practice of current trust, NHS and government infection control policies.
- Recognising and valuing the young people as individuals. Acknowledging the importance of maintaining their respect and dignity at all times and ensuring the care provided respects equality and diversity
- To actively participate in and be responsible for relevant planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within service area and corporate OT as required
- To actively participate in the delivery and review processes of the OT Strategy and Business Plan and local service delivery.
- To participate in local OT service development under the supervision of OT staff / in conjunction with senior staff.
- To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development
- To exercise good time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance
- Be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resource allocation and responsibility for managing petty cash
- Co-ordinate day-to-day activities of junior OT staff, Technical Instructors and volunteer staff where applicable
- To actively participate in the delivery and review processes of the OT Strategy and Business Plan and local service delivery.
- To participate in local OT service development under the supervision of OT staff / in conjunction with senior staff.
- To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities of the job include, but are not limited to:
- To work autonomously in the delivery of clinical interventions using technical and creative skills to engage young people in therapeutic activities within an acute inpatient setting.
- To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
- To demonstrate and apply a broad / high level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.
- To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for service users with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
- Form professional relationships with young people, parents/carers, colleagues and external agencies, whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with colleagues on clinical matters as well as communicating the outcomes of interventions.
- Use a variety of communication skills and techniques to instruct and guide individuals as well as groups of young people during activities.
- Engage and motivate young people from a diverse variety of backgrounds.
- Maintaining clear and accurate electronic records each shift as per trust policy
- Comply with national and local procedures and guidelines as well as relevant professional codes of conduct.
- Demonstrate ongoing personal development through undertake relevant training as identified in clinical/ professional supervision and appraisal.
- Awareness of Safeguarding Policies and how to report any safeguarding concerns.
- Awareness and practice of current trust, NHS and government infection control policies.
- Recognising and valuing the young people as individuals. Acknowledging the importance of maintaining their respect and dignity at all times and ensuring the care provided respects equality and diversity
- To actively participate in and be responsible for relevant planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within service area and corporate OT as required
- To actively participate in the delivery and review processes of the OT Strategy and Business Plan and local service delivery.
- To participate in local OT service development under the supervision of OT staff / in conjunction with senior staff.
- To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development
- To exercise good time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance
- Be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resource allocation and responsibility for managing petty cash
- Co-ordinate day-to-day activities of junior OT staff, Technical Instructors and volunteer staff where applicable
- To actively participate in the delivery and review processes of the OT Strategy and Business Plan and local service delivery.
- To participate in local OT service development under the supervision of OT staff / in conjunction with senior staff.
- To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
- Post-graduate training relevant to Mental Health
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification
- Post-graduate training
- Membership of OT professional body and / or special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Clinical post registration experience as an OT
- Working in groups / Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Experience of working with people with challenging behaviours
- Experience of specialist Mental Health settings
- Advising and supporting / supervising junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inner-city, multi-cultural environment
- Working with young people with mental health needs (pre or post qualification)
- Practice Placement Educators course
- Experience working on an adolescent unit
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- High level understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
- Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
- Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach)
- Understanding of the importance of service user involvement
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
- Applied knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management
Desirable
- Training and facilitation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
- Post-graduate training relevant to Mental Health
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification
- Post-graduate training
- Membership of OT professional body and / or special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Clinical post registration experience as an OT
- Working in groups / Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Experience of working with people with challenging behaviours
- Experience of specialist Mental Health settings
- Advising and supporting / supervising junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inner-city, multi-cultural environment
- Working with young people with mental health needs (pre or post qualification)
- Practice Placement Educators course
- Experience working on an adolescent unit
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- High level understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
- Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
- Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach)
- Understanding of the importance of service user involvement
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
- Applied knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management
Desirable
- Training and facilitation skills
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).
