Advanced Occupational Therapist

Job summary Hours per weekJoin aSupportive, forward-thinking CAMHS Team passionate about workingcollaboratively with young people and the adults around them.We arelooking to appoint an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our MDT.
We areparticularly interested in applicants who have significant experience of workingwith children and young people with intellectual disability and/or autism.Demonstratable skills and training within Sensory Integration would also be desirable.Experienceof multi-disciplinary working with complex young people, and servicedevelopment would also be desirable.The rolewill involve working across the Wakefield District, with opportunities to seechildren in various community settings, as well as within CAMHS bases.
Aflexible approach to travel is required to meet the needs of the service.Informalvisits and enquires are strongly encouraged by contacting Karl Senior , TeamManager on 01977 735900 or Dr Ana Borralheiro, Senior Clinical Psychologist andClinical Lead, on 01977 735900.All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.For full job description, please see attached supporting documents Main duties of the job We are looking for a passionate and skilled AdvancedOccupational Therapist to join our CAMH team.
Playing a key role in providingassessments, complex formulation and interventions that are both evidence-basedand tailored to the individuals unique needs and context.Collaborative working is central to this role,as you will be part of a specialist MDT, working closely with other agenciesand across CAMHS pathways.
Strong communication and teamwork skills areessential to building effective relationships and sharing knowledge.Supporting consultation, delivering training,and offering supervision will be part of this role.
Alongside carrying outcomprehensive assessments (including sensory assessments), developing bespokeinterventions to our neurodivergent Children and Young People.We are committed to supporting professionalgrowth, with opportunities for regular supervision, a comprehensive inductionprogramme, and annual appraisals.You will maintain clinical records in accordancewith Trust policy.At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.
We look forward to receiving your application.
About us Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield.
We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time.
We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run.
Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities Tobe responsible for the day to day co-ordination and management of occupationaltherapy within the designated clinical area, undertaking a complex,multi-functional role, combining managerial, clinical and professional dutiesand responsibilities.Tohave an identified clinical role for highly complex cases within theirdesignated service.Toprovide advice and support to other therapy staff and members of themulti-disciplinary team within the serviceTofacilitate collaborative working across occupational therapy, maximizing on theskills of the therapists, therapy assistants and other staff.Inthe capacity as a representative of the therapy services to liaise with theconsultants and other medical, therapy and nursing staff, social services,voluntary agencies and the private sector.Thisjob description is an outline of the main duties of the post.
The postholder will be required to undertakeother duties commensurate with the grade as directed.The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with thepostholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.Tocomply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Health CareProfessions Council code of ethics and professional conduct and to adhere tonational and local policies and procedures.Towork in a specialised autonomous capacity accepting referrals for patients/serviceusers referred to your clinical area.
Giving advice and support to othermembers of the multi-disciplinary team.Tobe professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work,including management of patients with complex needs.Toplan and prioritise own patient caseload (where appropriate), with highlycomplex needs, using highly specialist occupational therapy skills.
Assess andanalyse occupational performance to identify problem areas in order to plan andcarry out goal orientated intervention programmes with the patients.
Balancingrisk, safety and patient choice in order to promote maximum independence.Useof excellent communication and negotiation skills to establish a therapeuticrelationship in complex and sometimes highly complex cases, taking into accountthe views and wishes of service users, carers and families.
Monitor, evaluateand modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure patient safety,thus maximising effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention.Towork with patients/families to aid their acceptance, understanding andmanagement of their condition/disability.
To provide the necessary supportrequired in a sometimes hostile/antagonistic or highly emotional atmosphere.Touse highly advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skillswhich implement evidence based practice.We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage.
If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification TRAINING Essential Evidence of continuing professional development and post graduate training in relevant area.
Have demonstrable competence to work at Masters or Advanced Level.
Desirable Management or leadership training.
Risk Assessment training.
Audit training.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Essential Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent leadership skills.
Excellent teaching skills.
Supervision skills.
Ability to demonstrate highly specialised clinical reasoning and treatment skills.
Excellent team working skills.
Proven experience of time management.
Excellent Prioritisation skills.
Negotiating skills.
Knowledge of local and national guidance relevant to clinical area.
Desirable Basic IT skills.
Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
Current valid HCPC registration.
Practice Education / Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
Desirable MSC/Diploma in relevant area.
Experience Essential Extensive appropriate post-registration experience relevant to clinical area..
Experience in supervising and managing staff PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Ability to risk assess and deal with health and safety matters for own and others work area and caseloads.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicant who are unable to drive due to a disability.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service possibly including evenings and weekend working.