Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are looking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic CAMHS-LD Team.

This post requires the holder, as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Community Based Team, to maintain a caseload and to lead and undertake specialist evidence-base occupational therapy assessments and interventions for young people and their families as part of the CAMHS-Learning Disabilities and CDC Team across Southampton., You will be expected to undertake direct clinical work, in the form of individual, family and group, that demonstrates a high level of skill in supporting the child/young person and their family where severe, complex and often longstanding difficulties are present. Alongside our services aims which are to improve the quality of life for young people with learning disabilities and their families through helping them participate fully in education, social activities and family life and manage the difficulties associated with having or being part of a family where a child has a learning disability. In addition to minimise the intensity, frequency, duration and impact of challenging behaviour and mental health difficulties in children and young people with learning disabilities.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues from other services and agencies to promote joint working. To assist in training across sectors and agencies as appropriate.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.