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We are looking for a dedicated, positive individual, to join a group of innovative, inspiring Occupational Therapists to support Occupational Therapy provision within Northumberland Children and Young People's Service. The successful candidate will contribute their clinical role to the Complex Mental Health and Learning Disability Pathways. The post holder will work in community settings, providing assessment and intervention packages for children and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties, impacting on occupational performance and engagement.
Job Responsibility:
To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health difficulties, neurodevelopmental diagnoses, cognitive and/or learning disabilities
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and provide collaborative, compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity
In partnership with the service users and carers where appropriate, develop collaborative formulations and intervention plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary, and undertake discharge planning
To deliver evidenced based Occupational therapy interventions with complex young people and their families
To co-ordinate treatment planning & interventions carried out by Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioners who undertake both individual and group interventions
To provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public
To work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing
To act as an identified deputy in the absence of the Professional Lead
Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post
Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services
Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines
Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs
Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills
Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others)
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach
Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Effective time and case management skills
Good conflict resolution skills
Ability to adapt within a changing environment
Nice to have:
Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
Undertaking Appraisals
Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services