• Job Description

  Req#: C9378-CK2133?language=en&page=61&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  37.5 Hours per Week

  Calderdale and Kirklees Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has an exciting opportunity to recruit to a new post within the Eating Disorder and ARFID team within the service.

  The successful candidate will be a part of a new pathway and will support the team in developing and driving this pathway within the Eating Disorders service, as well as supporting the Eating Disorder Team. This will include supporting service development based on best practice guidelines and existing research and evidence.

  You will deliver high quality interventions following care planning, treatment and regular reviews (CPA) for children and young people.

  This post is part of a service development to embed an ARFID pathway within it to ensure the needs of these children, young people and their families are met.

  By identifying children and young people earlier and providing the right support, we can work with families to provide a dedicated treatment plan to be able to, prevent escalation and reduce long term difficulties and decrease the pressures in the ED and acute services.

  For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

  All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful candidate will:

  Be passionate about improving the delivery of evidence-based treatments for children, young people and their families.

  Be a driven, enthusiastic and forward thinking.

  Have knowledge and experience of Eating Disorders and ARFID.

  Have experience of working in a CAMHS setting.

  Have excellent assessment, risk assessment, care planning and reviewing skills.

  Be able to work and participate within an MDT.

  Manage a caseload of young people with ARFID presentation/ diagnoses.

  Attend at a variety of meetings to discuss complex cases as well as liaison with other service.

  Be able to consult with others to give advice and guidance regarding Eating Disorders/ ARFID.

  The post also involves attendance at a variety of meetings with our external partners/agencies to ensure effective pathways of care.

  Delivery of group interventions where appropriate.

  To personally maintain accurate records.

  To liaise with and actively promote excellent working relationships and support the Senior Mental Health Practitioner with communication & working practices with referring teams and partner agencies. This would include the provision of expert advice to multi-agency partners

  At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

  About us

  We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

  Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

  We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

  Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

  Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

  We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

  Date posted

  14 February 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9378-CK2133

  Job locations

  Folly Hall Mills

  St Thomas Road

  Huddersfield

  HD1 3LT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will be part of a cohesive and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for individuals receiving in-patient care enabling service users to engage in a wide range of individual and group based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy within the service area.

  The post holder will be part of a well recognised service that places emphasis of staff support and professional development and you will be expected to participate in staff training and supervision.

  To manage an individual caseload, providing Occupational Therapy assessments for service users receiving in-patient care and within the community, prioritising clinical needs and providing an effective service.

  To work with service users to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using occupational therapy assessment tools based on current evidence based best practice.

  To plan and implement a client centred Occupational Therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

  To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

  To demonstrate a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.

  To be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy advice in the multidisciplinary team assessment of service users and carers to ensure that an integrated approach to assessment and treatment is achieved and maintained.

  To work proactively alongside ward staff, community agencies and voluntary agencies to provide a seamless service for service users.

  To maintain an effective communication network within the team, and to liaise with other agencies and disciplines from the voluntary and statutory sectors to ensure that service user needs are met.

  To maintain up to date service user records and activity data in accordance with professional and Trust standards.

  To provide an Occupational Therapy perspective in multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as required.

  To provide Occupational Therapy reports (as prequired) on assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GP's and other agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt with promptly.

  To empower families and carers to support individuals with mental health problems.

  To involve clients in all aspects of assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment programmes.

  To promote the positive health and well being of the individual.

  To manage own caseload and day-to-day activities.

  To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior staff in the service area.

  To provide effective guidance and supervision for junior staff.

  To take responsibility for risk management within the areas of occupational therapy practice.

  To co-ordinate statistical collections in line with Trust policies.

  To ensure responsible management of petty cash.

  To participate in the recruitment, appointment and induction of staff, ensuring that practice in these areas are anti-discriminatory.

  We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will be part of a cohesive and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for individuals receiving in-patient care enabling service users to engage in a wide range of individual and group based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy within the service area.

  The post holder will be part of a well recognised service that places emphasis of staff support and professional development and you will be expected to participate in staff training and supervision.

  To manage an individual caseload, providing Occupational Therapy assessments for service users receiving in-patient care and within the community, prioritising clinical needs and providing an effective service.

  To work with service users to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using occupational therapy assessment tools based on current evidence based best practice.

  To plan and implement a client centred Occupational Therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

  To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

  To demonstrate a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.

  To be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy advice in the multidisciplinary team assessment of service users and carers to ensure that an integrated approach to assessment and treatment is achieved and maintained.

  To work proactively alongside ward staff, community agencies and voluntary agencies to provide a seamless service for service users.

  To maintain an effective communication network within the team, and to liaise with other agencies and disciplines from the voluntary and statutory sectors to ensure that service user needs are met.

  To maintain up to date service user records and activity data in accordance with professional and Trust standards.

  To provide an Occupational Therapy perspective in multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as required.

  To provide Occupational Therapy reports (as prequired) on assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GP's and other agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt with promptly.

  To empower families and carers to support individuals with mental health problems.

  To involve clients in all aspects of assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment programmes.

  To promote the positive health and well being of the individual.

  To manage own caseload and day-to-day activities.

  To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior staff in the service area.

  To provide effective guidance and supervision for junior staff.

  To take responsibility for risk management within the areas of occupational therapy practice.

  To co-ordinate statistical collections in line with Trust policies.

  To ensure responsible management of petty cash.

  To participate in the recruitment, appointment and induction of staff, ensuring that practice in these areas are anti-discriminatory.

  We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

  Person Specification

  Training

  Essential

  • Practice placement educators certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
  • Clinical supervisors training (or willingness to complete).
  • To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise relevant to clinical area.

  Desirable

  • Post graduate training relevant to mental health/learning disabilities.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • COT Diploma, BSc/BA, MA Occupational Therapy.
  • HCPC State Registration.

  Desirable

  • Leadership / first line management certificate.

  Special Knowledge & Skills

  Essential

  • Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health/learning disabilities.
  • Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work
  • Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measure.
  • Detailed knowledge of current legislation/guidance e.g. CPA Care Programme Approach, Risk assessment and management.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to work as part of a MDT and independently.
  • Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
  • Supervisory / appraisal skills.
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
  • Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships.
  • Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable.
  • Able to self direct and have good time management skills.
  • Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense.
  • Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care.
  • Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent.
  • Act as a positive role model to other members of the team.
  • Able to provide leadership to the team and encourage reflection on practice.
  • Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.

  Physical Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience working in mental health/learning disabilities.
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Supervision of staff and students.

  Desirable

  • Leadership / first line management experience.
  • Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings.

  Person Specification

  Training

  Essential

  • Practice placement educators certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
  • Clinical supervisors training (or willingness to complete).
  • To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise relevant to clinical area.

  Desirable

  • Post graduate training relevant to mental health/learning disabilities.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • COT Diploma, BSc/BA, MA Occupational Therapy.
  • HCPC State Registration.

  Desirable

  • Leadership / first line management certificate.

  Special Knowledge & Skills

  Essential

  • Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health/learning disabilities.
  • Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work
  • Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measure.
  • Detailed knowledge of current legislation/guidance e.g. CPA Care Programme Approach, Risk assessment and management.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to work as part of a MDT and independently.
  • Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
  • Supervisory / appraisal skills.
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
  • Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships.
  • Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable.
  • Able to self direct and have good time management skills.
  • Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense.
  • Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care.
  • Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent.
  • Act as a positive role model to other members of the team.
  • Able to provide leadership to the team and encourage reflection on practice.
  • Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.

  Physical Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience working in mental health/learning disabilities.
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Supervision of staff and students.

  Desirable

  • Leadership / first line management experience.
  • Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Folly Hall Mills

  St Thomas Road

  Huddersfield

  HD1 3LT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Folly Hall Mills

  St Thomas Road

  Huddersfield

  HD1 3LT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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