Band 6 Occupational Therapist : CAMHS
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)
Band: Band 6
Job Title: Occupational Therapist : CAMHS
Location: Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust
Pay Rate: GBP21 : GBP23 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Duration: 17/01/2025 : 31/03/2025
About the Trust:
Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of healthcare for young people, known for its commitment to delivering outstanding care and innovative practices. The Trust fosters a dynamic and inclusive environment where professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will support young people with complex needs by holding a small caseload of 6:8 clients, working citywide as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT). This opportunity allows you to play a vital role in enhancing independence and facilitating community reintegration through occupation:focused interventions and specialist skills development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a small clinical caseload of 6:8 young people with complex needs.
* Collaborate closely with the MDT, CORE CAMHs Teams, and external partner agencies.
* Develop Occupational Formulations, Occupation:focused interventions, sensory pathways, and strategies.
* Conduct initial assessments and support the MDT through generic tasks.
* Participate in the Personality Disorder Unit Panel to guide young peoples pathways and transitions.
* Promote positive risk:taking approaches and enhance protective factors in care plans.
* Provide expert input on national policies, child/mental health occupational therapy, and CAMHS.
Key Requirements:
* HCPC registration.
* Extensive post:graduate experience in CAMHS and/or mental health settings.
* Advanced knowledge of child/mental health occupational therapy policies.
* Evidence of training in specialist modalities (e.g., Sensory Integration, Sensory Attachment Intervention, AMPS, DBT skills).
* Driving license and access to a car for citywide travel.
How :
, please send your updated CV or Apply at 121 for further information with the job reference number BS/17966/OT1.