Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Core CAMHS Occupational Therapist (Band 7) with generic CAMHS experience to work within our pathway. Milton Keynes CAMHS is a very busy & friendly service which welcomes new skills and new ideas. It is part of Central & North West London (CNWL) Foundation Mental Health Trust. We are committed to collaborative multi-disciplinary work and there are very good links with partnership agencies in the borough. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Main duties of the job The post will include professional and practice development and ensuring high quality client centred care is delivered. The post holder will lead by example to maintain high standards of care and practice and to empower colleagues to take on a greater range of clinical tasks to improve client care in the CAMHS service. The post holder will be a highly visible presence in clinical practice and be accessible to clients and their families. They will provide advice and expertise in the management of complex cases. About us We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you are at, there is always a place for you at CNWL. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-D-MK-MH-1178-B Job locations Eaglestone Health Centre Eaglestone Milton Keynes MK6 5NG Job description Job responsibilities To develop and carry out a robust Occupational Therapy service within the home treatment pathway within Core CAMHS developing OT pathways and processes that meet the Core CAMHS service needs. Providing specialist Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment and intervention to children and young people of the Core CAMHS pathway across Milton Keynes, using evidenced based practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions. To provide intensive home treatment support for up to eight weeks to children/young people and their families in a time of crisis, and equip them with skills and confidence, through solution and function focused interventions to enable a safe discharge from the service. To provide a range of highly skilled short-term interventions that will be delivered on both an individual or group basis and share those skills with other team members. Job description Job responsibilities To develop and carry out a robust Occupational Therapy service within the home treatment pathway within Core CAMHS developing OT pathways and processes that meet the Core CAMHS service needs. Providing specialist Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment and intervention to children and young people of the Core CAMHS pathway across Milton Keynes, using evidenced based practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions. To provide intensive home treatment support for up to eight weeks to children/young people and their families in a time of crisis, and equip them with skills and confidence, through solution and function focused interventions to enable a safe discharge from the service. To provide a range of highly skilled short-term interventions that will be delivered on both an individual or group basis and share those skills with other team members. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. HCPC Registered Practice Placement Educator's Course Desirable Management Qualification Experience Essential Significant post qualifying experience of working in the field of mental health Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments. Experience in completing risk assessment tools Experience of managing complex caseloads Desirable Experience in a variety of mental health settings Skills and Knowledge Essential Individual and group work assessment and intervention skills. Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice. Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. HCPC Registered Practice Placement Educator's Course Desirable Management Qualification Experience Essential Significant post qualifying experience of working in the field of mental health Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments. Experience in completing risk assessment tools Experience of managing complex caseloads Desirable Experience in a variety of mental health settings Skills and Knowledge Essential Individual and group work assessment and intervention skills. Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice. Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice 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 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address Eaglestone Health Centre Eaglestone Milton Keynes MK6 5NG Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)