Senior Occupational Therapist

To undertake assessment and therapeutic interventions applying specialist knowledge and skills relevant to young persons and parent/carers individual needs, utilising MOHO model of practice as evidence based framework for OT assessment and intervention. To liaise with schools and contribute to EHCP in relation to identifying and meeting a young persons needs so that they are able to engage and achieve in an educational setting. To lead and plan management of treatment of young people in your clinical area taking into account their emotional, cognitive, physical, psychological, sensory and social needs. Using a person centred and collaborative approach with the young person and their parents/carers. Evaluate treatment and modify as appropriate. To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of mental health illness has on a young persons functioning, and provide appropriate intervention, training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the young persons physical and
social environment, working with the young person, schools and parents/carers. To monitor, evaluate and modify treatments using appropriate outcome measures and evidence based practice to ensure clinical effectiveness of interventions. To ensure a safe and comprehensive channel of communication that maintains a high standard of professionalism and respects a young persons dignity and confidentiality. To be aware of and ensure correct implementation of the provisions within the Mental Health Act and keep updated in new developments with Mental Health for Young People.