Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
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NHS Lothian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Band 3)
Tier 4 CAMHS Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
Permanent 0.5wte 18.5hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the CAMHS Tier 4 Occupational Therapy Team in the role of OT Assistant. We welcome applications from enthusiastic, motivated and skilled individuals who are committed to developing themselves, staff and the service within CAMHS.
The team is based at the Melville Unit, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People at the Edinburgh Bioquarter campus and works with young people (usually aged 12-18) who are experiencing complex and severe mental health problems (including depression, eating disorders, and psychosis). The young people will be receiving support from CAMHS as day patients, inpatients or from the assertive outreach team.
The team deliver Occupational Therapy which aims to improve health and well being through participation in occupation. More information on Children's Occupational Therapy can be found on:
The OT Assistant works with young people individually and in groups supporting them to identify and build interests, skills, motivation and confidence. They will work within the CAMHS department but will also often use community facilities with young people.
The successful candidate will enjoy being in the company of young people, be friendly, empathic, energetic, practical and creative. They will work well as part of a team with good communication skills. They will be well supported by the OT team, with regular supervision and development.
For further information on what the role includes and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. We would be delighted to discuss the role/answer any questions and would strongly encourage interested applicants to get in touch by phone or email with either:
1. Alison Shepherd, 0131 312 0050/ d@
2. Jenn Matheson, n3@
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Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
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