Job summary
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Main duties of the job
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
About us
The CAMH Occupational Therapist will work within the intensive treatment community pathway. This is an exciting new development within the team to support young people to remain in the community or to provide consistent support on paediatric wards to support discharge. This role will provide outreach into the young person's home and to local wards to provide specialist therapeutic support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment, utilising standardised and non-standardised assessment and interpret a range of complex clinical findings to develop appropriate, treatment plans, intervention and evaluation of the occupational therapy programme that includes risk assessment. Where indicated the post holder will work individually with young people.
The post holder will analyse, grade and adapt individual and group activities to meet the occupational performance, environmental and vocational needs of the young person.
The post holder will be responsive to the needs of the young person, within the local setting and use an appropriate range of communication skills to engage service users in the OT process.
The post holder will work independently and on their own initiative, co-ordinating with the Clinical Nurse Specialist, multidisciplinary team and the Consultant Team Lead as appropriate and recognising when to draw on the resources of other disciplines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment, utilising standardised and non-standardised assessment and interpret a range of complex clinical findings to develop appropriate, treatment plans, intervention and evaluation of the occupational therapy programme that includes risk assessment. Where indicated the post holder will work individually with young people.
The post holder will analyse, grade and adapt individual and group activities to meet the occupational performance, environmental and vocational needs of the young person.
The post holder will be responsive to the needs of the young person, within the local setting and use an appropriate range of communication skills to engage service users in the OT process.
The post holder will work independently and on their own initiative, co-ordinating with the Clinical Nurse Specialist, multidisciplinary team and the Consultant Team Lead as appropriate and recognising when to draw on the resources of other disciplines.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- BSc Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
- Training in working with people who are experiencing mental ill health.
- Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Post registration training in CAMHS
- Evidence of accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practice
- Experience of working with eating disorders
- Leadership training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health
- Advanced knowledge and skills in OT assessment and intervention within a mental health setting.
- Experience of working in a number of clinical settings.
- Experience of interagency and multidisciplinary working
- Experience of assessing risk and contributing to risk management plans
- Experience of teaching other professionals
Desirable
- Experience of assessment and working therapeutically with children, young people and their families within a mental health setting
- Experience of audit and/or research
- Experience of contributing to and implementing new service developments
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to present and communicate complex information
- Ability to communicate and relate well to children, young people parents and carers
- Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice
- Understanding of the dynamics of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team working
- Understanding of the value of service user involvement and participation in all aspects of care and in the planning and the development of services
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- A good understanding of and ability to uses clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Ability to identify and manage risk effectively
Desirable
- Skills and sensitivity in working with difficult to engage families
- A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people
- Knowledge and understanding of child development
- An understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health
- Skills and sensitivity in working with difficult to engage children, young people and families
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times
- Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
- Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty
- Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development as expected by the NMC
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- BSc Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
- Training in working with people who are experiencing mental ill health.
- Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Post registration training in CAMHS
- Evidence of accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practice
- Experience of working with eating disorders
- Leadership training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health
- Advanced knowledge and skills in OT assessment and intervention within a mental health setting.
- Experience of working in a number of clinical settings.
- Experience of interagency and multidisciplinary working
- Experience of assessing risk and contributing to risk management plans
- Experience of teaching other professionals
Desirable
- Experience of assessment and working therapeutically with children, young people and their families within a mental health setting
- Experience of audit and/or research
- Experience of contributing to and implementing new service developments
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to present and communicate complex information
- Ability to communicate and relate well to children, young people parents and carers
- Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice
- Understanding of the dynamics of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team working
- Understanding of the value of service user involvement and participation in all aspects of care and in the planning and the development of services
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- A good understanding of and ability to uses clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Ability to identify and manage risk effectively
Desirable
- Skills and sensitivity in working with difficult to engage families
- A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people
- Knowledge and understanding of child development
- An understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health
- Skills and sensitivity in working with difficult to engage children, young people and families
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Treats service users with respect and dignity at all times
- Enthusiastic, flexible and confident approach to working
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to change
- Honesty, enthusiasm and a sense of loyalty
- Conducts self in a professional, courteous manner at all times and able to maintain professionalism
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development as expected by the NMC
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
