Job summary
Permanent | 22.5 hrs per week | SCH internal applicants only
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with young people and families to join our inpatient CAMHS team. You will help deliver person-centred care to young people with a variety of mental health needs, including those with neurodevelopmental conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the occupational therapy provision within a supportive and progressive team.
About You
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HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a recognised degree
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Experience in mental health settings, ideally with children and adolescents
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Committed to ongoing learning and service development
Join us in making a lasting difference in young people's lives. Apply today and become part of a compassionate and expert team.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Occupational Therapy Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
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Provide specialist OT assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions
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Develop and deliver individual and group treatment plans
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Collaborate with the MDT and families in care planning and discharge
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Help develop the CAMHS OT service
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Supervise junior and support staff, and coordinate OT clinical workload
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Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent, relevant postgraduate courses and in-service training
- Post-graduate training in Sensory Integration
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT
- Post-Graduate qualification in Sensory Integration
Experience
Essential
- Variety of general and relevant experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
- Experience of running groups
Desirable
- Experience of working within CAMHS and/or inpatient mental health services
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders
- Experience of working with/assessing young people with autism spectrum disorder
- Student / assistant supervision
- Experience of contributing to audit, service evaluation and service improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for services
- Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care
- Understanding of the impact of mental health difficulties / hospitalisation on patients and their families
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family
- Understanding of Safeguarding Children procedures
- Competent I.T skills
- Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people, their families and a wide range of professionals
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately
- Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations
- Problem solving approach
Desirable
- Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
- Simple research methodology
- Able to undertake audit process
- Understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions
- Understanding of eating disorders
- Ability to organise internal / external courses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent, relevant postgraduate courses and in-service training
- Post-graduate training in Sensory Integration
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT
- Post-Graduate qualification in Sensory Integration
Experience
Essential
- Variety of general and relevant experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
- Experience of running groups
Desirable
- Experience of working within CAMHS and/or inpatient mental health services
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders
- Experience of working with/assessing young people with autism spectrum disorder
- Student / assistant supervision
- Experience of contributing to audit, service evaluation and service improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for services
- Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care
- Understanding of the impact of mental health difficulties / hospitalisation on patients and their families
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family
- Understanding of Safeguarding Children procedures
- Competent I.T skills
- Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people, their families and a wide range of professionals
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately
- Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations
- Problem solving approach
Desirable
- Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
- Simple research methodology
- Able to undertake audit process
- Understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions
- Understanding of eating disorders
- Ability to organise internal / external courses
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).
