Job Overview
Senior Occupational Therapist – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) at EPUT
The post holder will be based at St Aubyn's Centre in Colchester and Rochford Hospital. You will support assessment and intervention for young people, and work with band 5 Occupational Therapists, apprentices and activity coordinators.
We provide an integrated service with a holistic assessment of psychological, social and physical needs. All young people receive an assessment before decisions about inpatient treatment or discharge.
Multi‑Disciplinary Team
* Ward Doctors
* Consultant Psychiatrist
* Nurses
* Support Workers
* Psychologists
* Family Therapist
* Teachers/Education
Main Duties
* Undertake occupational therapy assessments for all young people in Longview, Larkwood and Poplar wards, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits.
* Use specialist assessments for complex cases.
* Decide on the level of treatment intervention required.
* Plan treatment, communicate and negotiate plans with patients and carers.
* Share agreed treatment plans with the multi‑disciplinary team and partnership agencies.
* Conduct manual‑handling assessments to inform carers and professionals.
* Collaborate to modify the environment to empower patients and optimise functional performance.
Working for Our Organisation
EPUT values Care, Learn and Empower. We offer benefits and development, including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* Work bank shifts and expand knowledge in other areas
* Salary sacrifice schemes: lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer programme
Flexible working is supported from the first day of employment.
Staff Bank
Our NHS staff bank hires clinical and non‑clinical staff for shifts at trust hospitals and community settings. All permanent staff are automatically enrolled. Fixed‑term staff may join by indicating on their new starter paperwork.
Applications and COVID Requirements
Please include professional references with business contact information for the last three years. The initial DBS check cost will be deducted from your first salary. Applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID unless exempt, as required by regulation.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people with experience of mental health services and from those with disabilities. We hold the Disability two‑tick symbol and are committed to employing more people with learning disabilities.
Legal and Safeguarding
All staff must comply with safeguarding procedures and undertake safer recruitment processes and DBS checks. Post holders will be subject to the Health and Social Care Act requirements and COVID vaccination policy.
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