About this role
Job summary This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn An opportunity has arisen for an experiencedBand 7 Occupational Therapist to join our Children's Mental Health Team (CAMHS) on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.
You will join a highly experienced, supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. The team is friendly, collaborative and focused on patient care.
The role involves managing a complex caseload of children and young people with Occupational Therapy needs, delivering specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions as part of a holistic care plan. You will work closely with families and the wider multidisciplinary team to support recovery and positive outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with CAMHS experience who is passionate about supporting young people and making a meaningful difference.
Main duties of the job
Working clinically as an Occupational Therapist in the Stafford Children's Mental Health Service. Delivering a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families. Providing leadership as the Occupational Therapy specialist within the team. Managing a complex caseload with Occupational Therapy specific focus/needs. Delivering specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified population of services users and their families.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification document in NHS advert. Contact details available to support further discussion.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Occupational Therapy/ Msc Health and Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Highly developed specialist Knowledge across a range of Occupational Therapy interventions and client groups Evidence of extensive post registration experience working with young people and their families experiencing mental health difficulties
Desirable
Experience of working as an occupational therapist within, CAMHS Mental health environments
Skills, knowledge and Abilities Essential
Knowledge of Mental Health NICE Guidelines for young people with mental health problems A range of skills and knowledge to deliver evidence based interventions.
Desirable
Supervisory skills and experience
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).
Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Bridge, Stafford
Crooked Bridge Road
Stafford
ST163NE
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)