Job summary
hours per week Band 6 OT
Fixed Term 18 months
Are you looking for a newchallenge and rewarding career in Children and Young peoples Mental HealthServices within an evolvingteam? CAMHSCrisis and Home Treatment Pathwayare looking for resilient, innovative, and motivated Occupational Therapist who ispassionate about improving the lives and mental health of our young people.
Our pathway provides crisis support and intensive home treatment to youngpeople who are experiencing mental health crisis and emotional distress. Theservice can be fast paced, and the ideal applicant will be extremely organisedand self-motivated to provide high quality assessment and formulation for theyoung people within the service. We provide evidence-based assessments andinterventions for young people keeping with the principles of the iTHRIVEmodel. The team provide a creative, trauma informed and pro-active approach in engaging young people andtheir families. The individual will be able to work independently but also workwell in a team.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of thejob
The pathway has five functions which you will have theopportunity to train and gain experience in all areas:
Crisis Liaison
To respond to CYP presenting in mental health crisis at thelocal general hospital using a psychiatric liaison model to facilitate safe andtimely discharge.
Crisis Community
To respond to CYP who present in crisis within thecommunity that have been referred in. Clinicians will complete a psychosocialassessment, risk management and signpost.
Home Treatment
The team offer CYP an intense community approach to avoidhospital admission and provides step down support when discharged from a mentalhealth inpatient unit.
ITASC
CYP who have experienced multiple and complex trauma whichis impacting on their mental health. Clinicians will further assess need withthe aim to get the CYP therapy ready as well as liaising with theirprofessional network.
You will be well supported, with continuing opportunitiesfor professional development, support from your line manager and the rest ofthis dedicated team.
You will be offered a robust staff induction period whereyou will be supported to build on your knowledge and skills.
Please refer to the relevantjob description which is attached to this job application/ vacancy for furtherinformation.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning socialenterprise delivering integrated health and social care services acrossPlymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts ofDevon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, andcollaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, whileempowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people leadhealthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, trainingpathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the CareCertificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorshipprograms ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from allsections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mentalhealth, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during theapplication process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment pathway is a dedicated service for CYP who present in crisis in the community or at the local hospital as well as offering CYP who have experienced multiple, complex trauma access to integrative, therapeutic intervention. In line with NICE guidance and NHS England standards, the team deliver timely assessment and evidence-based treatments.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services across the full range of health provision have been bought together within a single leadership and management structure to establish a Comprehensive CAMHS which aims to:
1. To improve children and young peoples mental health through the effective management of the health and social care component of a Multi-agency CAMHS Community Mental Health Team for children and young people (CYP); providing safe, culturally competent, effective, cost efficient, timely and accessible services that are in accordance with national and local priorities and responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people, and their families.
2. To provide specialist clinical practice to the team, delivering practice within best evidence and to the highest possible standard. Included in this is the CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment pathway.
3. To contribute to the establishment of a positive working environment and open learning culture, which fosters high morale and commitment within CAMHS and promotes wellbeing, personal development, and continuous improvement in the standards of business activities and professional practice.
4. For all multi-agency services to work in partnership to promote the mental health of all children and young people, to provide specialist intervention, and meet the needs of children and young people with established or complex problems
5. That all children, young people, and their families have access to specialist mental health services and support that is based upon the best available evidence, meets minimum core standards and is needs based. Sustained where appropriate, and provided by staff with an appropriate range of skills and competencies
Key Responsibilities of the Post.
A. Service Delivery
1a
This post holder will work within the CAMHS Crisis and HTT as an Occupational Therapist, however the role will focus more on the home treatment and therapeutic side of the pathway.
2a
Work with families in their homes, education, and community settings and at base as appropriate/required by children/young people and their families.
3a
To provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and reports regarding children and young peoples daily living skills and occupational performance.
4a
Demonstrate effective skills in the assessment and reassessment of risk and communicate concerns accurately in a timely fashion.
5a
Organise own workload and be responsible for managing time effectively.
6a
The Post holder will be aware of NICE guidance relevant to post.
7a
To work closely with the wider stakeholder group, by attending multi-agency meetings such as, child protection case conferences, Early Help Assessment, Education Health Care plan meetings
8a
The post holder may support colleagues on the CAMHS Duty Response rota which operates daily.
9a
To contribute to the development of team protocols and clinical practice, proposing changes for discussion.
10a
Keep up to date with safeguarding training and policies.
11a
To co-facilitate therapeutic groups for an identified group of children and young people and evaluating the outcomes and progress for the children attending.
12a
To communicate complex information with clarity and sensitivity to families or carers and to ensure that information is shared appropriately with other professional within the multidisciplinary team and from external agencies.
13a
To provide
a. Clinical assessment and formulation
b. Assess and manage risk.
c. Care planning
d. Intervention using a range of therapeutic modalities
e. Hold a case load as identified in the post holders job plan
f. Determining the point of discharge and agreeing this with the child, young person, and family.
g. Communicating appropriately the clinical information to the General Practitioner, relevant professionals, and parent/carers where appropriate.
h. All documentation must be compliant with Livewell Southwest policys including CPA
14a
To participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
15a
To arrange own clinical supervision.
16a
To be aware of and familiar with Livewell Southwests policies and procedures and operate within that, lone working policy.
17a
Ensure the agreed outcome measures are adhered to within the post holders area of work.
18a
Ensure participation with children and young people to improve service provision is included within CAMHS and undertaken at every opportunity
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
6. Minimum of two years experience as an Occupational Therapist working either in Mental Health or Paediatrics
7. Experience of supporting children and young people who have complex social emotional, neurodevelopmental and/or learning disability.
8. Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team.
9. Experience of group work.
10. Experience of using sensory processing and modulation techniques supported by evidence based practice.
Desirable
11. Experience of working with developmental problems
12. Currently or working toward becoming a Clinical Educator
13. Experience of being a clinical supervisor.
Knowledge
Essential
14. Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application.
15. Knowledge of mental health legislation.
Qualifications
Essential
16. Degree in Occupational Therapy
17. Professional Registration HCPC
18. Demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
19. Child Protection Training
20. Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapist (BAOT)
21. Evidence of post qualifying training relevant to CAMHS
22. Working toward or completing Sensory Integration training
23. Member of the Sensory Integration Network.
Skills
Essential
24. Self-motivated
25. Good ability planning and organisational skills.
26. Computer literacy
27. Enthusiastic about the service and delivery of Occupational Therapy to children and young people with highly complex needs
28. Ambitious hardworking, with a proactive approach to work.
29. Excellent time management and organisational skills.
30. Excellent verbal and written skills.
31. Ability to work within an unpredictable environment and adapt interventions.
32. Ability to manage stressful situations
33. Ability to work autonomously.
34. Ability to represent OT within the multidisciplinary team.
35. Enthusiasm to take part in research and service development.
Desirable
36. Presentation skills
Circumstances
Essential
37. Ability to travel across Plymouth
38. Ability to work flexibly both as an individual and with other colleagues in Livewell Southwest and with partner agencies.
Desirable
39. Car owner/driver
40. Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.