This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Occupational Therapist in the CAMHS Enhanced Treatment Service, in a Band 5 to 6 development post. The successful candidate would be expected to complete a programme of learning and development over the first 12 months and would be supported to progress into a Band 6 role, following completion of defined competencies and achievement of preceptorship. This position is open to new graduates who have successfully completed their Occupational Therapy degree.
The post holder will work closely alongside the CAMHS Practitioners as part of a multi-disciplinary care team working with young people and families under the care of the CAMHS Enhanced Treatment Service. They will care-coordinate a small caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based / client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. This will involve both outreach work and work in the ETS day service. They will be involved in ensuring that care delivered is of the highest quality, being an advocate for the young people and will be skilled at building therapeutic relationships with young people.
The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for the service. This also includes coordinating and planning the therapeutic group programme alongside support from the MDT. The post holder will be supported to undertake supervision training to provide leadership for junior staff and students. The post holder will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT / MDT services and defined projects, carrying out MDT activities as identified.
Following completion of preceptorship and key competencies, the successful applicant would progress to a Band 6 role within the team. The attached job descriptions list the key responsibilities required in the band 5 position and show the expected responsibilities to be met at the band 6 level.
The National & Specialist CAMHS Enhanced Treatment Service (ETS) is a well-established, innovative, and supportive team based at the Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People (PMCYP). The multi-disciplinary service consists of Care Coordinators from a range of professional backgrounds e.g., Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Consultant Psychiatrist, Social Worker, Psychologists, Clinical Support workers. The service accepts referrals within South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
The aim of the service is to improve the quality of care for young people aged 12-18 by providing a care pathway back to outpatient services for young people who have been admitted as inpatients or to provide an intensive treatment package as an alternative admission for cases where treatment in Tier 3 CAMHS is not viable. We offer both day care and outreach models of intervention. The day service includes a therapeutic group programme as well access to the Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Annabel Chappell Job title: Interim Team Leader Email address: annabel.chappell@slam.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07355927514
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