Job summary
FCAMHS Senior Occupational Therapy Medium Secure CAMHS.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Medium Secure Forensic Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service at Ardenleigh Hospital for a Senior Occupational Therapist who is passionate and highly motivated to work with young people with complex mental health and neuro development needs.
Ardenleigh Forensic CAMHS service is a nationally commissioned Tier 4 Medium Secure Service, which has received recognition through the National Autism Society receiving accreditation. We have an incredible national reputation and have successfully launched our new therapeutic model of care into the service.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, creative and imaginative individual to be able to adapt and deliver high quality Occupational therapy within a well-established multidisciplinary team and to make significant difference to the lives of the young people and their families.
There will be opportunities for the OT to gain further qualifications and to attend training such as MOCA, Sensory Integration, DBT skills and ADOS.
Main duties of the job
The OT service is a well-resourced department that provides occupational therapy treatment to support young people with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental needs to move successfully though their care pathway
To support the leadership of a need led service designing and delivering therapeutic programmes in response to service user need which is evidenced based and outcome measured.
To provide leadership within the OT team and service to support wider multi professional teams in service delivery & development and high quality care
To contribute to meeting professional, service wide, Trust wide and national standards.
Participate in annual development reviews and reflective practice opportunities
To work flexibly according to the needs of young people.
To engage in service development and provide leadership within the recovery focused model of care.
To be responsible for a clinical caseload of 10 young people and taken on the role of care coordinator.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of managing caseloads with people with complex mental health problems
- Experience of audit & Management of risk
Desirable
- Leadership of a clinical project Leadership of/management of junior staff
- Experience and competency in working with young people with challenging behaviour in a CAMHS unit
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or BSC(Hons) In Occupational Therapy Evidence of registration with the HCPC.
- An interest of working with young people with complex needs and Mental health.
Desirable
- Evidence of care coordinating experience and management of working with young people complex needs and Mental health
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Use of effective communication skills in managing service users / carers /professionals / external agencies
- A good understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
- Use of EBP Models MOCA, MOHO and Sensory integration approaches and interventions
Desirable
- Evidence of chairing meetings and or committees/ linking in with professional agencies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of managing caseloads with people with complex mental health problems
- Experience of audit & Management of risk
Desirable
- Leadership of a clinical project Leadership of/management of junior staff
- Experience and competency in working with young people with challenging behaviour in a CAMHS unit
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or BSC(Hons) In Occupational Therapy Evidence of registration with the HCPC.
- An interest of working with young people with complex needs and Mental health.
Desirable
- Evidence of care coordinating experience and management of working with young people complex needs and Mental health
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Use of effective communication skills in managing service users / carers /professionals / external agencies
- A good understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
- Use of EBP Models MOCA, MOHO and Sensory integration approaches and interventions
Desirable
- Evidence of chairing meetings and or committees/ linking in with professional agencies
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).
