Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - CAMHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist. We are looking to recruit a dedicated andhighly motivated individual who is passionate about providing high quality and compassionate care to adolescents. We are particularly interestedin applicants with experience working with Neurodevelopmental and Learning Disability and who have an interest in complex safeguarding.Youth First is the community forensic CAMH service for the West Midlands, and was launched in April 2018. The team works across the WestMidlands providing a tiered intervention approach, including; advice, consultation, assessment and intervention for young people with highlycomplex risk alongside mental health or neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the jobo To provide an Occupational Therapy pathway within the Youth First team.o To hold a generic clinical caseload and use evidence based/client centred principles to provide consultation and advice to the teamsworking alongside them; with support from the wider MDT.o To provide training packages to stakeholders.o To maintain clinical records and ensure clear recorded evidence of multiagency discussions and planning.o You would also be expected to manage incoming enquiries and provide initial risk management advice in respect of these as part of theDuty Clinician rota.You will be required to travel across the West Midlands to provide face to face consultations with the wider professional group for young people onyour assigned caseload.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.