Job summary You will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children and young people with serious and enduring mental health difficulties. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with children and young people and their families who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties. You will provide assessments and interventions for CYP as part of the MDT. You will complement the multi-disciplinary working of the team, providing supervision for other team members, as agreed with the Team Lead. You will participate in team and service development and evaluation. Liaison, advice, and consultation with a wide range of agencies are central to the role. To learn more about our wonderful Stafford Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services team please watch this short video https://vimeo.com/944783439/071a2e2cb0?sharecopy Main duties of the job The assessment of need and delivery of safe and effective interventions for CYP and managing complex risks, in accordance with recognised clinical guidance. Managing and co-ordinating a caseload of CYP with complex MH needs and sharing skills within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Supporting and providing clinical leadership within the CAMHS Team Working as part of the MDT and in an integrated way with wider teams and services to meet the needs of the CYP & Families. Offering advice, support and supervision to other healthcare professionals About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria are met) We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI, you must state this in your application. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 301-KM-25-7007771 Job locations The Bridge St George's Parkway, Off Crooked Bridge Road Stafford ST16 3NE Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding this vacancy please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding this vacancy please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC. Post graduate clinical courses within area of clinical expertise. Post graduate courses in a relevant profession specific topic. Attendance at relevant clinical excellence networks. Sensory integration training. Desirable Additional qualification in Child & Adolescent Mental Health. Leadership Qualification. Experience Essential Experience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with people and families in the community setting. Experience of assessing and managing complex needs including risk within a structured framework such as CPA/Safeguarding Children frameworks. Desirable Experience of working in a CAMHS, crisis, or community setting. Experience of working with clients at risk of admission. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Essential Knowledge of Children's Act, Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS. Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance. Knowledge of relevant professional code of conduct. Desirable Skilled in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures including the CORC/CYPIAPT measures both generic and those specific to Occupational Therapy. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. A commitment to service user participation across the levels of clinical practice, team/service, and the organisation. Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others. Team player, Integrity, Negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills Commitment to the Trust Values and Behaviours. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC. Post graduate clinical courses within area of clinical expertise. Post graduate courses in a relevant profession specific topic. Attendance at relevant clinical excellence networks. Sensory integration training. Desirable Additional qualification in Child & Adolescent Mental Health. Leadership Qualification. Experience Essential Experience of making decisions autonomously whilst working with people and families in the community setting. Experience of assessing and managing complex needs including risk within a structured framework such as CPA/Safeguarding Children frameworks. Desirable Experience of working in a CAMHS, crisis, or community setting. Experience of working with clients at risk of admission. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Essential Knowledge of Children's Act, Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS. Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance. Knowledge of relevant professional code of conduct. Desirable Skilled in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures including the CORC/CYPIAPT measures both generic and those specific to Occupational Therapy. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. A commitment to service user participation across the levels of clinical practice, team/service, and the organisation. Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others. Team player, Integrity, Negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills Commitment to the Trust Values and Behaviours. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address The Bridge St George's Parkway, Off Crooked Bridge Road Stafford ST16 3NE Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)