CAMHS Specialist Occupational Therapist
West London NHS Trust
London, TW7 6AFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Occupational Therapists with experience of working with young people and their families to work in Tri-borough ...
The Alliance Crisis Team serves 3 key pathways:
o Acute Trust and out of hours' serviceo Intensive community support/ Home Treatment service & Post A&E Reviewo Intensive community support/Home Treatment + service with Tier 3 CAMHs interface and Tier 4 diversion/Tier 4 step down
The post holders will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, holding a clinical caseload and undertaking the comprehensive assessment of children and young people with mental health needs (including risk assessment and the development of risk management plans) who present in crisis to CAMH Services, hospitals and sites covered by the Alliance Crisis Care.
In addition to providing direct work to families and young people, the post holders will also assist the CAMHS and/or paediatrics team with treatment planning and provide consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the young person.
The post holder will participate in delivering the provision of specialist mental health services to children and young people and their families and carers across the West London NHS Trust 3 Boroughs CAMH Service and crisis pathway.
The role will include providing brief interventions and outreach work to children and young people presenting with acute psychological and mental health problems where intensive support is required to prevent admission to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Units.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of post-graduate training in mental health and an active interest in further professional development in CAMHS
- Clinical supervision training
- Practice placement educator training
Desirable: - Post graduate training in sensory integration; - Training in DBT
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post qualification experience as a Band 6 or equivalent
- In-patient and/or community mental health OT clinical experience
- Experience of working with children and young people who self-harm or have suicidal ideation.
- Experience of multidisciplinary and multiagency working
- Supervision of O.T.s and support staff
- Supervision of O.T. students on practice placement
- Demonstrated involvement in service development
Desirable: - Experience of working in CAMHS setting; - Experience of line managing staff; - Research and audit experience
Knwoledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments, interventions and outcome measures relevant to client group
- Ability to determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on children and young people's functional ability and undertake assessment/ make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment/aid and adaptations
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Applied Knowledge of relevant policy and changes within wider NHS relevant to Mental Health
- Awareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to O.T. within the community and CAMHS
- Demonstrated application of Risk Assessment and management in clinical practice
- Understanding and clinical application of Model of Human Occupation
- Working knowledge and application of clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Able to commit to and work effectively within teams, MDT, and profession specific
- Clear effective planning and decision-making skills.
- Able to maintain the profile of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary setting
- Able to establish good working relationships across the Trust and other agencies
- Demonstrates the ability to professionally role model, empower and motivate staff
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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