Advanced Occupational Therapist

Main duties of the job

• Lead and manage the specialist Occupational Therapy caseload within the CAMHS Eating Disorders Service.
• Assess, plan, deliver and review personalised care with children, young people and their families.
• Deliver and coordinate non-pharmacological occupational therapy interventions to support independence and community living.
• Complete risk assessments and contribute to risk management, promoting positive risk-taking where appropriate.
• Monitor outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Maintain clear, accurate clinical records and reports.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.
• Support the training and development of students, staff, carers and service users.
• Work in line with HCPC, RCOT and NICE guidance, maintaining ongoing professional development.
  
  

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification document in NHS advert. Contact details available to support further discussion.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in Occupational Therapy/ Msc
• Health and Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
• Evidence of continuing professional education to master level or equivalent i.e MSc in Sensory Integration (or willingness to undertake)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Leadership qualification or equivalent
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Highly developed specialist Knowledge across a range of Occupational Therapy interventions and client groups
• Evidence of extensive post registration experience working with young people and their families experiencing mental health difficulties
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working as an occupational therapist within Eating disorders, CAMHS Mental health environments or paediatric setting
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of Mental Health NICE Guidelines for young people with mental health problems
• A range of skills and knowledge to deliver evidence based interventions.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Supervisory skills and knowledge to be able to provide clinical supervision.