Senior Occupational Therapist Band 6 Main area Occupational Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 201-25-033 Site Sowenna Unit Town Bodmin Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/01/2025 23:59
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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our CAMHS mental health inpatient team based at Sowenna.
You will be an integral part of the inpatient therapy team, as well as a key member of the wider MDT, supporting clinical staff and providing interventions on the ward. You may also work alongside members of the MARRS team, to help support the transition process of young people back into the community.
The successful candidate will be required to draw upon the developing evidence base to support assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation processes at Sowenna.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments, treatment and support to young people and their families. They will also facilitate Occupational Therapy group work and co-facilitate with other team members the group-based therapy programmes delivered on the unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to offer consultation to the staff group regarding young peoples’ occupational needs and communicate these with the wider CAMHS service and our multi-agency colleagues. They will also be expected to offer supervision to more junior members of the team, including Occupational Therapists, Trainee Occupational Therapists and Activity Co-ordinators. We would like the post holder to contribute to CPD training internally and there will also be the opportunity to contribute to service audits and research developments.
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specificationEducation / Qualification and Relevant ExperienceEssential criteria
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
* Current professional registration with the HCPC
* Evidence of attending and using specialist knowledge gained from post-graduate study and courses to support practice
* Clinical experience working with autism, mental health disorders, and with children and young people with complex conditions and needs
Desirable criteria
* Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists & relevant professional clinical interest groups
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
* Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
* Protected CPD time for registered staff
* Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
* Leadership and Management development programmes
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities
* A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
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