About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a passionate occupational therapist to work in the community to improve the lives and experiences of our young citizens with a diagnosis of LD and Autism.
Main duties of the job
The provision of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team for children and young people under 18 years of age who have a learning Disability/ Autism spectrum condition diagnosis, behaviours that challenge and/or mental health difficulties that is putting the young person at significant risk of placement breakdown or hospital admission.
Managing a caseload, offering a range of clinical interventions to meet the mental health needs of children with Learning disabilities/ and or autism and their families.
About us
Employees, workers, and / or contractors will be expected to uphold the values of the Trust and exhibit the expected Trust behaviours aligned to the Trust's values. Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they display the Trust values and behaviours in carrying out their job and that individuals feel able to challenge (or raise a challenge) when other colleagues' behaviours breach the spirit of Trust values.
Job description Job responsibilities
To manage a clinical caseload for children and young people under 18 years of age who have a learning Disability/ Autism spectrum condition diagnosis requiring occupational assessment and treatment interventions within community settings. This will also include people who have behaviours that challenge and /or mental health needs.
The post holder will be a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary and Occupational Therapy Team and will contribute under supervision to the overall management and development of occupational therapy services. He/she will liaise with other disciplines and services to ensure service delivery is seamless and person centred.
The Occupational Therapist will be an integrated member of the multi-professional Learning Disability and Mental Health Team and support the provision of and access to Learning Disability and/or Mental Health services.
The Occupational Therapist will be able to conduct comprehensive assessment with patients and families/carers, including the use of specific occupational focussed assessments and case formulation
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Relevant required Qualification Experience/knowledge of working with children Experience/knowledge of working with individuals with a learning disability and or Autism
Desirable
Exprience/knowledge of working in the community
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Jack Judge House
Halesowen Street
Oldbury
B69 2AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)