Job summary
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner. We have a Health and Justice Services Directorate, within which sits the 'Children and Young People' Service line working in partnership with 'Youth Custody' colleagues to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, learning disabilities and substance misuse services to the young people and young adults within our services.
In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care, promote a trauma informed environment together with our operational colleagues and support young people to understand their own health and wellbeing needs and maximise all opportunities to achieve their own health and personal goals during their stay and beyond. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Lead Occupational Therapistto join our Integrated Healthcare Service team at HMYOI Cookham Wood. At HMYOI Cookham Wood we care for 15-18-year-old boys in custody; we are looking for staff that understand their needs and work in line with 'Child First' principles. By joining our team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of the young people we care for, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being of this population.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality specialist Occupational Therapy service within Cookham Wood as part of a multi-disciplinary Health and Wellbeing team (HWBT). This will involve leading on a range of Specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, evaluating and developing the service as required. The post holder will undertake Specialist Clinical responsibilities, completing specialised assessments to develop Occupational Therapy goals and delivery of interventions to young people with varying needs and complexities across the establishment. The post holder will possess excellent leadership skills, be able to work autonomously and in collaboration with Professionals within the service, families and young people and partner agencies.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through monthly supervision, annual personal development plans/appraisals and access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
The trust alsovalues its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.
All of our sites in CYPSL offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff at the HMP and YOI establishments.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate the Trusts values in everything you do in the work environment and demonstrate Trust values.
The Post holder will have extensive knowledge and experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy within the CAMHS and Adolescent setting, with evidence of additional post qualification training and continuing professional development.
The Post holder will take responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the specialist Occupational Therapy input delivery within Cookham Wood.
They will ensure that the Occupational Therapy input is effective, responsive and meets the needs of the YP/YA of Cookham Wood in line with Care Pathways.
The Post holder will take responsibility for managing cases, maximising opportunities for direct patient related contacts and take lead professional responsibilities as required. They will assess the needs of YP/YA and families, establish treatment goals and offer expert clinical knowledge and advice.
They will have excellent clinical skills and experience in managing complex episodes of treatment that require highly complex communication, co-ordination and case management skills
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate the Trusts values in everything you do in the work environment and demonstrate Trust values.
The Post holder will have extensive knowledge and experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy within the CAMHS and Adolescent setting, with evidence of additional post qualification training and continuing professional development.
The Post holder will take responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the specialist Occupational Therapy input delivery within Cookham Wood.
They will ensure that the Occupational Therapy input is effective, responsive and meets the needs of the YP/YA of Cookham Wood in line with Care Pathways.
The Post holder will take responsibility for managing cases, maximising opportunities for direct patient related contacts and take lead professional responsibilities as required. They will assess the needs of YP/YA and families, establish treatment goals and offer expert clinical knowledge and advice.
They will have excellent clinical skills and experience in managing complex episodes of treatment that require highly complex communication, co-ordination and case management skills
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Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 1.BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
- 2.State registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC)
- 3.Substantial experience in Occupational therapy practice
- 4.Evidence of further training/ post qualification at Masters level or equivalent experience relevant to the role.
- 5.Experience in working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS services).
Experience
Essential
- 1.Previous experience of working with young people and young adults
- 2.Previous experience of providing mentorship and supervision of other Occupational Therapy colleagues/students
- 3.Previous experience of caseload management.
Desirable
- 4.Previous experience of knowledge, experience & skills within specialist area of CAMHS
- 5.Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment.
- 6.Experience of managing difficult situations with young people and their families that have mental health conditions and challenging behaviours. :
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 1.BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
- 2.State registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC)
- 3.Substantial experience in Occupational therapy practice
- 4.Evidence of further training/ post qualification at Masters level or equivalent experience relevant to the role.
- 5.Experience in working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS services).
Experience
Essential
- 1.Previous experience of working with young people and young adults
- 2.Previous experience of providing mentorship and supervision of other Occupational Therapy colleagues/students
- 3.Previous experience of caseload management.
Desirable
- 4.Previous experience of knowledge, experience & skills within specialist area of CAMHS
- 5.Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment.
- 6.Experience of managing difficult situations with young people and their families that have mental health conditions and challenging behaviours. :
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.
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).
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.
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).
