About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Occupational Therapist in the CAMHS Enhanced Treatment Service, in a Band 5 to 6 development post. The successful candidate would be expected to complete a programme of learning and development over the first 12 months and would be supported to progress into a Band 6 role, following completion of defined competencies and achievement of preceptorship. This position is open to new graduates who have successfully completed their Occupational Therapy degree.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely alongside the CAMHS Practitioners as part of a multi-disciplinary care team working with young people and families under the care of the CAMHS Enhanced Treatment Service. They will care-coordinate a small caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based / client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. This will involve both outreach work and work in the ETS day service. They will be involved in ensuring that care delivered is of the highest quality, being an advocate for the young people and will be skilled at building therapeutic relationships with young people.
The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for the service. This also includes coordinating and planning the therapeutic group programme alongside support from the MDT. The post holder will be supported to undertake supervision training to provide leadership for junior staff and students. The post holder will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT / MDT services and defined projects, carrying out MDT activities as identified.
Following completion of preceptorship and key competencies, the successful applicant would progress to a Band 6 role within the team. The attached job descriptions list the key responsibilities required in the band 5 position and show the expected responsibilities to be met at the band 6 level.
About us
The National & Specialist CAMHS Enhanced Treatment Service (ETS) is a well-established, innovative, and supportive team based at the Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People (PMCYP). The multi-disciplinary service consists of Care Coordinators from a range of professional backgrounds e.g., Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Consultant Psychiatrist, Social Worker, Psychologists, Clinical Support workers. The service accepts referrals within South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
The aim of the service is to improve the quality of care for young people aged 12-18 by providing a care pathway back to outpatient services for young people who have been admitted as inpatients or to provide an intensive treatment package as an alternative admission for cases where treatment in Tier 3 CAMHS is not viable. We offer both day care and outreach models of intervention. The day service includes a therapeutic group programme as well access to the Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide Occupational Therapy assessment, formulation and intervention for children/young people with mental health difficulties, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. To manage a defined caseload within ETS, agreed with the Team leader/ Head of Occupational Therapy. This will involve supporting coordination of care, communicating with other professionals/ teams/ agencies involved in the care, taking part in CPA reviews, completing relevant care documents and clinical records, and ensuring a flexible approach in care provision. To work collaboratively with children/young people and their family to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall team care plan. To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To monitor and modify treatment for children/young people and their family with multiple needs to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. To contribute to and deliver Occupational Therapy led therapeutic group timetable. To undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management plans within the multi-disciplinary team, escalating concerns to senior staff as appropriate. To provide psychoeducation to children/young peoples extended support network as appropriate including families and school within own level of competency. To participate in clinical supervision, training and preceptorship, maintaining up to date knowledge and skills relevant to occupational therapy practice Please view the attached job description for full details of the responsibilities of the band 5 position and expected responsibilities following progression into the band 6 position.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Membership of occupational therapy professional body and special interest group
Experience Essential
Previous mental health practice placement experience Experience of occupational therapy assessment and models on which these are based Experience of delivering group interventions
Desirable
Experience of working with service users with complex or challenging behaviours Experience of working with children or young people
Knowledge/ Skills Essential
Good understanding of mental health conditions and treatment models and approaches Basic knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and management principles Ability to work effectively as a member of a team Understanding of Occupational Therapy Professional Code of Conduct
Desirable
Knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments, interventions, and outcome measures for children and young people with mental health difficulties
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address PEARS Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People (PYMCP)
Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill
London
SE5 8AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)