Job summary
37.5 Hours per week
Join a
Supportive, forward-thinking CAMHS Team passionate about working
collaboratively with young people and the adults around them.
We are
looking to appoint an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our MDT. We are
particularly interested in applicants who have significant experience of working
with children and young people with intellectual disability and/or autism.
Demonstratable skills and training within Sensory Integration would also be desirable.
Experience
of multi-disciplinary working with complex young people, and service
development would also be desirable.
The role
will involve working across the Wakefield District, with opportunities to see
children in various community settings, as well as within CAMHS bases. A
flexible approach to travel is required to meet the needs of the service.
Informal
visits and enquires are strongly encouraged by contacting Karl Senior , Team
Manager on 01977 735900 or Dr Ana Borralheiro, Senior Clinical Psychologist and
Clinical Lead, on 01977 735900.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Advanced
Occupational Therapist to join our CAMH team. Playing a key role in providing
assessments, complex formulation and interventions that are both evidence-based
and tailored to the individuals unique needs and context.
Collaborative working is central to this role,
as you will be part of a specialist MDT, working closely with other agencies
and across CAMHS pathways. Strong communication and teamwork skills are
essential to building effective relationships and sharing knowledge.
Supporting consultation, delivering training,
and offering supervision will be part of this role. Alongside carrying out
comprehensive assessments (including sensory assessments), developing bespoke
interventions to our neurodivergent Children and Young People.
We are committed to supporting professional
growth, with opportunities for regular supervision, a comprehensive induction
programme, and annual appraisals.
You will maintain clinical records in accordance
with Trust policy.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be responsible for the day to day co-ordination and management of occupational
therapy within the designated clinical area, undertaking a complex,
multi-functional role, combining managerial, clinical and professional duties
and responsibilities.
To
have an identified clinical role for highly complex cases within their
designated service.
To
provide advice and support to other therapy staff and members of the
multi-disciplinary team within the service
To
facilitate collaborative working across occupational therapy, maximizing on the
skills of the therapists, therapy assistants and other staff.
In
the capacity as a representative of the therapy services to liaise with the
consultants and other medical, therapy and nursing staff, social services,
voluntary agencies and the private sector.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To
comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Health Care
Professions Council code of ethics and professional conduct and to adhere to
national and local policies and procedures.
To
work in a specialised autonomous capacity accepting referrals for patients/service
users referred to your clinical area. Giving advice and support to other
members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To
be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work,
including management of patients with complex needs.
To
plan and prioritise own patient caseload (where appropriate), with highly
complex needs, using highly specialist occupational therapy skills. Assess and
analyse occupational performance to identify problem areas in order to plan and
carry out goal orientated intervention programmes with the patients. Balancing
risk, safety and patient choice in order to promote maximum independence.
Use
of excellent communication and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic
relationship in complex and sometimes highly complex cases, taking into account
the views and wishes of service users, carers and families. Monitor, evaluate
and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure patient safety,
thus maximising effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention.
To
work with patients/families to aid their acceptance, understanding and
management of their condition/disability. To provide the necessary support
required in a sometimes hostile/antagonistic or highly emotional atmosphere.
To
use highly advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills
which implement evidence based practice.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
be responsible for the day to day co-ordination and management of occupational
therapy within the designated clinical area, undertaking a complex,
multi-functional role, combining managerial, clinical and professional duties
and responsibilities.
To
have an identified clinical role for highly complex cases within their
designated service.
To
provide advice and support to other therapy staff and members of the
multi-disciplinary team within the service
To
facilitate collaborative working across occupational therapy, maximizing on the
skills of the therapists, therapy assistants and other staff.
In
the capacity as a representative of the therapy services to liaise with the
consultants and other medical, therapy and nursing staff, social services,
voluntary agencies and the private sector.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To
comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Health Care
Professions Council code of ethics and professional conduct and to adhere to
national and local policies and procedures.
To
work in a specialised autonomous capacity accepting referrals for patients/service
users referred to your clinical area. Giving advice and support to other
members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To
be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work,
including management of patients with complex needs.
To
plan and prioritise own patient caseload (where appropriate), with highly
complex needs, using highly specialist occupational therapy skills. Assess and
analyse occupational performance to identify problem areas in order to plan and
carry out goal orientated intervention programmes with the patients. Balancing
risk, safety and patient choice in order to promote maximum independence.
Use
of excellent communication and negotiation skills to establish a therapeutic
relationship in complex and sometimes highly complex cases, taking into account
the views and wishes of service users, carers and families. Monitor, evaluate
and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure patient safety,
thus maximising effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention.
To
work with patients/families to aid their acceptance, understanding and
management of their condition/disability. To provide the necessary support
required in a sometimes hostile/antagonistic or highly emotional atmosphere.
To
use highly advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills
which implement evidence based practice.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
TRAINING
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and post graduate training in relevant area.
- Have demonstrable competence to work at Masters or Advanced Level.
Desirable
- Management or leadership training.
- Risk Assessment training.
- Audit training.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent teaching skills.
- Supervision skills.
- Ability to demonstrate highly specialised clinical reasoning and treatment skills.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Proven experience of time management.
- Excellent Prioritisation skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Knowledge of local and national guidance relevant to clinical area.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- Current valid HCPC registration.
- Practice Education /
- Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
Desirable
- MSC/Diploma in relevant area.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive appropriate post-registration experience relevant to clinical area..
- Experience in supervising and managing staff
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to risk assess and deal with health and safety matters for own and others work area and caseloads.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role. A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicant who are unable to drive due to a disability.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service possibly including evenings and weekend working.
Person Specification
TRAINING
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development and post graduate training in relevant area.
- Have demonstrable competence to work at Masters or Advanced Level.
Desirable
- Management or leadership training.
- Risk Assessment training.
- Audit training.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent teaching skills.
- Supervision skills.
- Ability to demonstrate highly specialised clinical reasoning and treatment skills.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Proven experience of time management.
- Excellent Prioritisation skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Knowledge of local and national guidance relevant to clinical area.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- Current valid HCPC registration.
- Practice Education /
- Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
Desirable
- MSC/Diploma in relevant area.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive appropriate post-registration experience relevant to clinical area..
- Experience in supervising and managing staff
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to risk assess and deal with health and safety matters for own and others work area and caseloads.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role. A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicant who are unable to drive due to a disability.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service possibly including evenings and weekend working.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
