Job summary
The CAMHS Inpatient Lodges are looking for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to work 30 hours a week, who has a passion for working with young people and families and experience working in mental health and/or learning disability settings.
The successful candidate would join the multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred assessments and treatment for young people receiving inpatient care for a variety of mental health presentations, including additional neurodevelopmental conditions.
The post holder will be working with a team of Mental Health Nurses, Doctors, Psychologists, Social Workers and other Allied Health Professionals to provide assessment, individual therapy and group interventions. You will offer regular managerial and clinical supervision and will be working within a team that is committed to ongoing professional development.
The post holder will also work closely with OT colleagues, to support and lead the continued development of the Occupational Therapy Service for Inpatient CAMHS, and offer clinical supervision to junior and/or unqualified members of the team.
Main duties of the job
- To provide leadership to the CAMHS OT team, and represent your profession within the CAMHS service, linking in with wider Trust initiatives that are relevant to your role
- To provide line management and support a clinical supervision structure for the CAMHS Inpatient OT team
- To provide a highly specialised Occupational Therapy service that includes assessment, treatment, advice and management of children and young people with a range of needs including mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental conditions presentations, across an inpatient CAMHS setting.
- To provide activities of daily living assessments and intervention to help young people who are moving towards independent living.
- To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children and young people with mental health and learning disabilities who are presenting with behaviours of concern.
- To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the area of sensory assessment and sensory integration.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a highly specialised service that includes the assessment, treatment and management of children and young people with a range of learning disability, neurodevelopmental and mental health needs.
- To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children and young people with a range of needs relating to mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental conditions.
- To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children with sensory processing difficulties which affect their functional abilities and activities of daily living.
- To use clinical reasoning skills in developing individual care plans that may include a programme of highly specialised therapeutic intervention, education and advice to the clinical team, parents, carers, teaching staff, multi-disciplinary and multi-agency professionals.
- To provide specialist advice to inter-agency professional staff and to provide clinical education and training to others including more junior therapists, support staff and students.
- To take a lead role in the management of more difficult and complex cases within a multi-disciplinary team approach acting as an autonomous practitioner.
- To occasionally work in the community as a lone practitioner in line with the Trusts lone worker policy.
- To provide leadership and line management to a team of OTs working in CAMHS. To provide clinical supervision for OTs working in CAMHS.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a highly specialised service that includes the assessment, treatment and management of children and young people with a range of learning disability, neurodevelopmental and mental health needs.
- To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children and young people with a range of needs relating to mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental conditions.
- To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children with sensory processing difficulties which affect their functional abilities and activities of daily living.
- To use clinical reasoning skills in developing individual care plans that may include a programme of highly specialised therapeutic intervention, education and advice to the clinical team, parents, carers, teaching staff, multi-disciplinary and multi-agency professionals.
- To provide specialist advice to inter-agency professional staff and to provide clinical education and training to others including more junior therapists, support staff and students.
- To take a lead role in the management of more difficult and complex cases within a multi-disciplinary team approach acting as an autonomous practitioner.
- To occasionally work in the community as a lone practitioner in line with the Trusts lone worker policy.
- To provide leadership and line management to a team of OTs working in CAMHS. To provide clinical supervision for OTs working in CAMHS.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc in Occupational Therapy or Dip COT oHPC Registration oRelevant post graduate courses / CPD oPortfolio evidence of reflective practice oPost graduate training in sensory assessment and treatmen
Desirable
- oMSc in relevant area of study
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post graduate experience working with clients with learning disabilities or neurodisability and mental health oExperience of carrying out sensory processing assessments and sensory integration work
Desirable
- oExperience of working in CAMHS with or with young people and families oPaediatrics oExperience of working with mental health issues oExperience of working in inpatient settings oExperience of working with Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to the client group oChild Protection procedures oAudit / Research / Service Evaluation oUnderstanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession oAdvanced understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services oUnderstanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care oUnderstanding of the impact of disability and mental health difficulties on young people and their families oUnderstanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family oConsent to treatment issues
Desirable
- Relevant standardised assessments/outcome measures Special Educational Needs & Disability Processes Moving and handling legislation and current practice.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oGood I.T skills. oAbility to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner. oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately. oAbility to keep accurate and legible clinical records. oAbility to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations. oProblem solving approach. oAbility to communicate effectively and work well within a multi-professional team. oSelf directed learning. oForward thinking / visionary. oAbility to work independently. oAbility to organise internal / external courses. oAbility to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc in Occupational Therapy or Dip COT oHPC Registration oRelevant post graduate courses / CPD oPortfolio evidence of reflective practice oPost graduate training in sensory assessment and treatmen
Desirable
- oMSc in relevant area of study
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post graduate experience working with clients with learning disabilities or neurodisability and mental health oExperience of carrying out sensory processing assessments and sensory integration work
Desirable
- oExperience of working in CAMHS with or with young people and families oPaediatrics oExperience of working with mental health issues oExperience of working in inpatient settings oExperience of working with Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to the client group oChild Protection procedures oAudit / Research / Service Evaluation oUnderstanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession oAdvanced understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services oUnderstanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care oUnderstanding of the impact of disability and mental health difficulties on young people and their families oUnderstanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family oConsent to treatment issues
Desirable
- Relevant standardised assessments/outcome measures Special Educational Needs & Disability Processes Moving and handling legislation and current practice.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oGood I.T skills. oAbility to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner. oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately. oAbility to keep accurate and legible clinical records. oAbility to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations. oProblem solving approach. oAbility to communicate effectively and work well within a multi-professional team. oSelf directed learning. oForward thinking / visionary. oAbility to work independently. oAbility to organise internal / external courses. oAbility to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact.
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).
