Job summary The Oxfordshire Learning Disability CAMHS Service is expanding and we are delighted to be offering the opportunity to employ an Occupational Therapist (OT) within our service.
If you are passionate about working in the community with children and young people with a learning disability, to enhance their quality of life and health and reduce their vulnerabilities, then we are the team for you.
We would love to hear from any Occupational Therapists who have the compassion, skills and knowledge to help us holistically assess our young people and to deliver person centred interventions which impact daily activities and functioning and improve mental health and behaviours that challenge.
We're a friendly and supportive, well-established, and knowledgeable community multi-disciplinary team with good links across the CAMHS directorate (including to other OT's within CAMHS).
You will receive quality individual, safeguarding and reflective practice supervision.
We are a progressive service keen to look forward and find ways to develop and improve the service.
We have a team base but the role is also community based and includes home and school visits to offer assessment, observations and support with interventions.
Main duties of the job This role would suit someone who thrives conducting initial and specific assessments and can communicate this effectively within the MDT and family but also externally to key organisation.
Such as paediatrics, social care, and education.
You will also have responsibility for and be supported with, managing risk changes and supporting young people and families with this.
About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.
Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.
These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work in new assessment clinics to lead new assessments under the supervision of and as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
Additionally you will deliver OT specific assessments, including sensory profiles and assessments within the service.
You will hold a caseload or be a keyworker for cases, with responsibility for ensuring up to date care plans and risk assessments are in place.You will take part in the teams First Response rota, with an allocated day every fortnight.
You will cruciallyprovide consultation, advice, training and support to partnership agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, from an OT perspective.You will be a vital member of the MDT helping the wider internal and external systems to understand the complete identity and needs of the young people we support, including their learning disability, neurodivergence and mental health.
Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered Occupational Therapist - including registration with HCPC Desirable A qualification in Sensory Integration or sensory informed practice.
A qualification in Positive Behaviour Support.
Personal Qualities Essential Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice.
Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self.
Passionate to work with yp who have an ld Desirable Ability and skill to support others.
Ability to speak up Expereince Essential Experience of working with children and young people who have psychiatric, emotional and behavioural problems and/or a learning disability.
Desirable Experience of training and supporting others.
Experience of supervising others.
Knowledge and skill Essential To have an awareness of Occupational Therapy models and an understanding of how they may relate in practice.
To have ability to assess client need, including mental health, physical health, education, and social needs.
Desirable Understanding and experience of Positive Behaviour Support.
Knowledge of emotional and mental health problems that affect children and young people.
Knowledge and understanding of Learning Disability and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.