Senior Occupational Therapist

To undertake assessment and therapeutic interventions applying specialist knowledge and skills relevant to young persons and parent/carer's individual needs, utilising MOHO model of practice as evidence-based framework for OT assessment and intervention.

To liaise with schools and contribute to EHCP in relation to identifying and meeting a young person's needs so that they are able to engage and achieve in an educational setting.

To lead and plan management of treatment of young people in your clinical area taking into account their emotional, cognitive, physical, psychological, sensory and social needs. Using a person centred and collaborative approach with the young person and their parents/carers. Evaluate treatment and modify as appropriate.

To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of mental health illness has on a young person's functioning, and provide appropriate intervention, training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the young person's physical and social environment, working with the young person, schools and parents/carers.

To establish robust communication networks with clients, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, OT colleagues and other professionals and agencies.

To promote awareness of OT within the work environment, by assisting in training, giving talks to appropriate staff groups.

To promote awareness of the OT role for young people with mental health needs within the service and with other services and agencies.

To participate in any current public relations exercises.

To provide support and advice to other colleagues as required regarding OT and mental health issues.

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Qualifications

Essential: - Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.; - State registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential: - Demonstrate an awareness of the skills and knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team.; - Relevant experience in the post applied for.

Knowledge

Essential: - Ability to work with staff from other agencies, social services and independent sector.; - Understanding of outcome measures relevant to area of expertise.