Job summary
The team at Sapphire Lodge are looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist to work 3 days a week, who has a passion for working with young people and families and experience working in mental health settings. They would join the multidisciplinary team to provide person centred assessments and treatment for young people receiving inpatient care for a variety of mental health presentations, sometimes with additional neurodevelopmental conditions.
The post holder will be working with a team of Mental Health Nurses, Doctors, Psychologists, Social Workers and other Allied Health Professionals to provide assessment, individual therapy and group interventions. You will receive regular managerial and clinical supervision and will be working within a team that is committed to ongoing professional development.
The post holder will also work closely with OT colleagues, to support the continued development of the occupational therapy service for inpatient CAMHS, and offer clinical supervision to junior and/or unqualified members of the team.
22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist occupational therapy assessments and therapeutic treatment programmes for the young people on their caseload, and to contribute towards discharge planning. They will be expected to communicate effectively with the young people and their key family members, the wider MDT, and a variety of other agencies involved in the young people's care.
As the senior OT on Sapphire Lodge, the post holder would also be expected to coordinate the distribution of clinical work to junior and unqualified members of the OT team.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent, relevant postgraduate courses and in-service training
- Post-graduate training in Sensory Integration
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT
- Post-Graduate qualification in Sensory Integration
Experience
Essential
- Variety of general and relevant experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of working within a Mental Health setting Experience of running groups
Desirable
- Experience of working within CAMHS and/or inpatient mental health services
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders
- Experience of working with/assessing young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder ? Student / assistant supervision.
- Experience of contributing to audit, service evaluation and service improvement.
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of neurodevelopmental conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent, relevant postgraduate courses and in-service training
- Post-graduate training in Sensory Integration
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT
- Post-Graduate qualification in Sensory Integration
Experience
Essential
- Variety of general and relevant experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of working within a Mental Health setting Experience of running groups
Desirable
- Experience of working within CAMHS and/or inpatient mental health services
- Experience of working with people with eating disorders
- Experience of working with/assessing young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder ? Student / assistant supervision.
- Experience of contributing to audit, service evaluation and service improvement.
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of neurodevelopmental conditions
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
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).
