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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapistto join ourChild and Young Persons Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) 0-18 team. This exciting opportunity involves working with children and young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties and providing specialist occupational therapy interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
What we are looking for:
• Essential qualifications: Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration.
• Experience: demonstrable experience
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage young people and families effectively. Expertise in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Commitment: Passion for working with children and young people in mental health and a commitment to person-centred, compassionate care.
ThisBand 7 Occupational Therapistrole offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children & young people, providing specialist care in a rewarding and challenging environment. If you are passionate about mental health and occupational therapy, we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer:
• A supportive & collaborative working environment & opportunities for development
• Access to regular clinical supervision
• The chance to be part of an innovative & forward-thinking team
• Commitment to improving outcomes
• Opportunity to be part of AHP networks & best practice groups
• Flexible working
Main Duties:
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to support service users in achieving their therapeutic goals & enhancing their independence in daily activities.
• Deliver comprehensive assessments, treatment, & management plans focusing on functional & sensory needs for children & young people with complex mental health conditions.
• Conduct interventions that promote skill development in areas such as self-care, school participation, & social integration, enabling young people to manage the impact of their mental health on daily functioning.
• Actively participate in care planning, offering expert advice on adaptations & strategies to support recovery & promote resilience.
• Offer training, advice, & consultation to colleagues, families & external agencies on the role of occupational therapy in mental health, helping to build capacity & enhance outcomes for young people.
• Contribute to the development & pathways of the wider occupational therapy service within CYPMHS.
• Contribute to service development & innovation, ensuring that the occupational therapy service is evidence-based, cost-effective & aligned with best practices and CYPMHS guidelines.
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)andvalues.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email –cwp.recruitment@nhs.netor by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Feb 2025
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