Occupational Therapist
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Walsall, WS3 3AZ
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward thinking Occupational Therapist who can work flexibly. The post holder will join our LD-CA...
The post holder will be responsible for assessing the mental and emotional health needs of children and young people referred to the Learning Disability CAMHS with complex problems, and for the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions and specialist programmes of care to address identified mental health needs in this client group.
The post holder will work within specialist Learning Disability CAMHS with a remit to assess and treat children and young people (up to their 18th birthday) with mental health needs who have been referred to the service and identified as having a learning disability.
To undertake mental health assessments of patients referred to Learning Disabilities CAMHS, with complex problems/needs, including those with a psychiatric diagnosis or with co-morbidity/dual diagnosis.
- To provide evidence based care packages.
- To co-work with other members of the LD CAMHS to continue the development of the service, and in the development of care, including setting up and running groups appropriate for the client group.
- To liaise with other professional groups and co-work where indicated.
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1st April 2020, with the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership Trust.
Just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our vision is to improve health and wellbeing for everyone, especially our colleagues, to achieve the best possible work/life balance.
Essential
Essential
- Degree and State Registered Occupational Therapist
- Has worked as a qualified OT within the designated service area
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in O.T. with reference to Learning Disabilities and CAMHS.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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