Senior Occupational Therapist
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An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6Occupational Therapist to join the established Occupational Therapy team at the Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health. The Coborn Centreis an outstanding service committed to providing a high standard of care to young people and their families..Serving a multi-ethnic population drawn from an area as diverse as its communities, theCoborn Adolescent Serviceprovides in-patient and day-patient care to young people aged 12-18 withcomplexacute mental health problems.The unit is comprised of a twelve beddedAcutein-patient ward, a fourteen bedded Psychiatric intensive care unit and six places in the Day service
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Band 6SpecialistOccupational Therapist who enjoys working with young people, is dedicated, creative and committed to life long learning.Wewill offerexcellent opportunities todevelop clinicaland managerial skills.It is a full-time post and the hours are subject to the needs of the service. Experience of working in a diverse multi-racial community and with young people with complex mental health needs is a benefit.
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy state reg
- Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy.
- At least 2 years experience , Band 5/6, in a clinical mental health setting and or demonstrates experience in relevant field.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience of developing aspects of a service.
- To have acquired specialist professional knowledge within the field of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- To have developed specialist knowledge of applied social, health, and medical sciences including psychology, anatomy, physiology and sociology.
- To have developed specialist knowledge of mental health difficulties and their impact upon functioning and performance.
- To have knowledge of current National legislation, policies and guidelines. (Mental Health Act 1983 Social Inclusion Unit Policy, National service Framework for Mental Health).
- Working knowledge of Clinical Governance and its application.
About the employer
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.