Job summary
South Manchester Core CAMHS is wanting to expand its Occupational Therapy provision. by recruiting a B6 Occupational Therapist to support with the current Occupational Therapy pathway. The main responsibilities of the role are to provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment, management and evaluation for children/young people with complex needs who are open to Core CAMHS. You will be expected to provide specialist information relating to your own clinical area to the multidisciplinary team and community services.
You will be clinically supervised by a B7 Occupational Therapist in the team and will be supported to work as an autonomous practitioner to provide high quality care to children and young people. The service utilises the Model of Human Occupation to deliver evidence-based care.
You will also be responsible for supporting with the duty function of the service and contributing towards assessments for Core CAMHS.
Main duties of the job
To manage a clinical caseload working independently without supervision to a high professional standard, consulting senior for assistance, advice and support.
To accept complex referrals in own clinical area directly from multidisciplinary team and highly complex referrals delegated by senior.
To work flexibly, assisting and supporting senior in providing occupational therapy to children/young people in other specialist areas.
To work single-handed for a short period to ensure continuity of service and meet the changing needs of the service, consulting onsite/offsite senior as appropriate.
To carry out holistic and functional assessment of children/young people through gathering information, using clinical observations and assessment tools in conjunction with analysis skills.
To formulate, implement and evaluate activity-based treatment and treatment management plans addressing the child's/young person's individual physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs.
To modify treatment and treatment management plans in response to the changing needs of a child/young person and parent/carer, ensuring planned interventions are delivered in the most appropriate environment.
To demonstrate competence and developed manual dexterity skills within own clinical area, for example:
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate PlaceTo help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one-stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code.Closing vacancy listings earlyWe welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate PlaceTo help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one-stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code.Closing vacancy listings earlyWe welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Registration/ Accreditation
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- You must have a recognised qualification. Recognised qualifications are: Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Further training in sensory interventions
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience
- Post qualification experience in mental health
- Specialist level of theoretical knowledge & clinical practice e.g. oMental health otreatment approaches oGroup activities
- Evidence of self-directed learning & training experiences
- Experience of contributing to developing and evaluating own practice
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures
Desirable
- Experience of utilising sensory assessments
- Experience of working in CAMHS
- Experience of participation clinical supervision/appraisal processes
- Awareness of developing, implementing and auditing standards of practice
- Experience of working within a diverse cultural environment
- Experience of contributing to student education
Knowledge, Skills and Ability.
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of OT models and applying this to clinical practice
- Awareness of using research in practice
- Maintenance of an up to date portfolio reflecting development of specialist knowledge, skills and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge and skills in delivery of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
- The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate therapeutic interventions with children across the age range and their parents/carers.
- Developed communication skills with the ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information and overcome barriers to acceptance with children, parents and professionals.
- To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP's, maintaining positive working relationships.
- The ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
- To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead practitioner.
- Ability to manage and organise own time and diary, and work flexibly and creatively in a clinical context and pressurised situations.
- The ability to follow policy and make proposals for change.
- The ability to work independently with the support of clinical and management supervision
- The ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic.
- The ability to cope with stressful situations including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the case of highly emotive and distressing problems.
Desirable
- Active member of relevant special interest group e.g. CYPF Acute Clinical Forum
- Experience of delivering training.
- Experience of audit and research.
- Delivery of group work and workshops.
- Advanced IT skills.
- Experience of supervising junior staff
Person Specification
Registration/ Accreditation
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- You must have a recognised qualification. Recognised qualifications are: Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Further training in sensory interventions
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience
- Post qualification experience in mental health
- Specialist level of theoretical knowledge & clinical practice e.g. oMental health otreatment approaches oGroup activities
- Evidence of self-directed learning & training experiences
- Experience of contributing to developing and evaluating own practice
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures
Desirable
- Experience of utilising sensory assessments
- Experience of working in CAMHS
- Experience of participation clinical supervision/appraisal processes
- Awareness of developing, implementing and auditing standards of practice
- Experience of working within a diverse cultural environment
- Experience of contributing to student education
Knowledge, Skills and Ability.
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of OT models and applying this to clinical practice
- Awareness of using research in practice
- Maintenance of an up to date portfolio reflecting development of specialist knowledge, skills and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge and skills in delivery of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
- The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate therapeutic interventions with children across the age range and their parents/carers.
- Developed communication skills with the ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information and overcome barriers to acceptance with children, parents and professionals.
- To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP's, maintaining positive working relationships.
- The ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
- To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead practitioner.
- Ability to manage and organise own time and diary, and work flexibly and creatively in a clinical context and pressurised situations.
- The ability to follow policy and make proposals for change.
- The ability to work independently with the support of clinical and management supervision
- The ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic.
- The ability to cope with stressful situations including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the case of highly emotive and distressing problems.
Desirable
- Active member of relevant special interest group e.g. CYPF Acute Clinical Forum
- Experience of delivering training.
- Experience of audit and research.
- Delivery of group work and workshops.
- Advanced IT skills.
- Experience of supervising junior staff
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).
