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West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job overview
Are you looking for a creative and rewarding Band 8a Senior Occupational Therapy role? Do you have a passion for working with young people at risk of becoming involved or have been involved with the Criminal Justice System? We require an experienced person with a strong background in CAMHS/ Youth Justice/ Forensic services who can support the development of North West London forensic CAMHS service in West London. The post is 1 FTE.
We are a community-based forensic Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service that specializes in offering consultation and support to professionals that work with young people (up to 18 years old) in 8 boroughs of north-west London.
The young people we work to support are usually displaying behaviors that cause concern about their risks to others and also sometimes from others. These young people are often at risk of entering/might already be within the youth justice system because of their behavior. Some of them will also have mental health difficulties or neurodevelopmental disorders.
Main duties of the job
Our dynamic team is looking for an experienced OT to join our service, replacing a leaver, to support us in our expanding service development and to especially consider ways to engage the voice of the young people we work with.
The post-holder will be required to attend regular FCAMHS team meetings and contribute to the team discussions, assessments, and formulations relating to service users, adding their professional lens/knowledge to the cases. Desirable experience would be in sensory assessments and supporting/assessing children and young people with neurodevelopmental issues.
The successful applicant will be expected to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and across disciplines e.g. with schools, social services, youth justice services, voluntary sector, and CAMHS services.
As an occupational therapist in West London Mental Health Trust you will be part of the wider Allied Health Professions (AHP) community, and as a group, we have a strong commitment to continuing professional development. Within the trust, we provide a range of training and development opportunities for staff, with the expectation that learning is shared as we strive towards excellence.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post-holder will be required to attend regular FCAMHS team meetings and contribute to the team discussions, assessments, and formulations relating to service users.
As a Senior Clinical OT, you will be responsible for contributing to the work of our FCAMHS team.
Specific tasks will include:
1. Being allocated a 'duty day' to provide consultant services to referrers, with support of the team as needed
2. Provide advice and consultation to YJS workers, social workers, teachers about mental health and emotional wellbeing of their clients
3. Provide advice and consultation to CAMHS workers about risk and contact with the youth justice system for their clients
4. Attending weekly team meetings to contribute to team discussions on formulation and case planning
5. Attending multiagency meetings alongside team members to provide joint thinking in the team around the young person
6. Attending case work reviews in youth justice establishments, LAC reviews in secure children's homes and CPA in secure hospitals to provide a longitudinal perspective of the young person's needs and support transition in and out of secure services
7. Joining with team members if adolescent forensic mental health assessments for clinical services and (possibly) court.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BsC (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
* Registered with HCPC Experience of Working with children and young people community and/or inpatients
Desirable criteria
* Master's Degree
* Management/Leadership training
* Further training in ADHD, ADOS and ADI-R or equivalent
* Experience of sensory assessments
Experience
Essential criteria
* Clear indication of an interest in the relevant mental health field
* Management and supervision of O.T.s and support staff
* Broad O.T. clinical experience including inpatient/community mental health
* Change management
* Service/Practice development
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working within the relevant area of mental health
* Lived experience of mental health issues
* Understanding of the particular needs of the service users within the specific setting
* Research & Audit experience Quality Improvement
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Evidence of Post Graduate Training in mental health
* Understanding of current mental health policy and practice and implications for O.T.
* Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in O.T. and mental health
* Knowledge of Social Inclusion and Service User employment agenda
* Risk Assessment and management
* Awareness of organisational cultures
Desirable criteria
* Clinical Supervision Training
* Advanced knowledge in clinical speciality
* Effective organisational skills Computer literacy
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
* Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity and work effectively within MDTs
* Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels
* Ability to lead on aspects of the clinical governance agenda
* Effective leadership skills
* Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in O.T. and mental health
* Good motivation techniques and abilities
* Clear and effective planning and decision making skills
* Resolution of professional/ethical issues
* Ability to reflect, seek advice and critically appraise own performance Strategic Vision
* High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
* Able to deal with stress appropriately and work under pressure
* Flexible approach
* Demonstrates a client-centred, non-discriminatory, non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards patients and staff
* Able to role model and inspire staff
* Able to undertake any specific duties as required within the particular setting
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
* Sickness (or attendance) record that is acceptable to the Trust; to be checked at interview.
* Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health department to perform the duties of the post.
* The post-holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.
We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks.
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.
West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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