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. Demonstrable 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 inquiries 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.
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 individual's 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) and developing bespoke interventions for 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 we're accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're 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 expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve the right to close the 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 coordination 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 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 your 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-oriented intervention programmes with the patients, balancing risk, safety, and patient choice to promote maximum independence.
Use 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 the 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
Basic IT skills.
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 is unable to drive due to a disability). Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, possibly including evenings and weekend working.
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Airedale Health Centre The Square Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 3JJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9378-W1220
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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. Demonstrable 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 inquiries 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.
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 individual's 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) and developing bespoke interventions for 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 we're accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're 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 expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve the right to close the 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 coordination 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 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 your 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-oriented intervention programmes with the patients, balancing risk, safety, and patient choice to promote maximum independence.
Use 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 the 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
Basic IT skills.
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 is unable to drive due to a disability). Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, possibly including evenings and weekend working.
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Airedale Health Centre The Square Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 3JJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9378-W1220
#J-18808-Ljbffr
