Specialist Occupational Therapist

A great opportunity has arisen for Band 6 OT to join either or both the Middlesbrough and Hartlepool CAMHS Getting More Help Team. 22.5 hour post within the Hartlepool team and based at Dover House. The CAMHS Getting more help teams' work with young people up to the age of 18 and who have a moderate to severe mental health need The post holder will provide evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions alongside other members of the multi disciplinary team following clinical pathways of care relating to specific areas of mental health need. The team offer input to individuals, their families and carers, in clinic and community settings. We are looking for an OT who can work flexibly to meet service need and has the vision, energy and inspiration to develop creative, imaginative solutions to working with young people and families. The post holder will access wider support from the occupational therapy network in CAMHS in TEWV, to develop a way of delivering a high quality, needs-led OT service, utilising core occupational therapy skills to ensure all of the young people have a robust occupational therapy assessment and intervention plan in place. Main duties of the job To be responsible for receiving referrals for occupational therapy, triaging and prioritising these, completing evidence-based assessments and interventions to address key occupational areas of self care, productivity and leisure. To use client-centred approaches to co-producing negotiated occupational goals and evaluate these with service users collaboratively. To participate in clinical / professional and management supervision. To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working. To contribute to and lead on service improvement and quality initiatives. To use the Trust electronic patient record system. To abide by all Trust policies and procedures., As a Specialist occupational therapist in TEWV you will manage a complex caseload independently, assessing occupational performance and delivering specialist occupational interventions, demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values at all times and operating as a leader in the team, service and organisation. Clinical / Professional supervision is provided by the Lead Occupational Therapist Lead for CAMHS for the Trust. The postholder will attend OT Learning and Governance Networks to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to the wider OT service developments. All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the young people and their families / carers. The successful candidate will be compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated to improve the lives and impact of mental ill health for young people. The successful candidate will be delivering occupational therapy working flexibly between the hours of 8-6 Monday to Thursday and 8-5.30 on a Friday. The ability to engage and communicate with children and young people across the developmental spectrum as well as the parents / carers and system around them is essential. They must be able to demonstrate experience of delivery of occupational therapy, keenness to continually develop themselves and others, and a particular interest in this field of OT. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Person Specification Skills Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
• Solve complex clinical problems
• Record keeping and report writing
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively
• Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team.
• Delegate tasks appropriately
• Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice
• Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
• Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
• Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
  
  Essential
• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• Clinical Supervisory Skills course (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale).
• Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (or willingness to undertake within an agreed timescale)
• Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
• Successful completion of preceptorship year as a graduate occupational therapist (or equivalent in non-NHS sectors)
Desirable
• Accredited Practice Placement Educator (APPLE)
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area.
Experience Essential
• Significant experience of delivering Occupational Therapy including experience working with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs
• Experience of supervising students on placement
• Experience of participation in quality improvement activities
• Experience of participation in clinical governance activities
• Experience of developing and delivering training
Desirable
• Day to day supervision of staff
  
  We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
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