West London NHS Trust
About
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults, and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
We aim to meet the diverse needs of a local population of nearly 700,000 people and employ around 4,000 staff across 32 sites.
We take our responsibilities as an employer very seriously and are committed to equality and diversity.
Background
The trust was created in 2001 by the merger of Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health Trust, and Broadmoor Hospital Authority.
It was further enlarged by the absorption of the Hounslow Mental Health Services following the dissolution of the Hounslow and Spelthorne Mental Health and Community Trust in 2002.
In 2003, the remainder of the Hounslow services for adults and older people previously based at Ashford Hospital was also absorbed into our trust.
How we fit into the NHS
The trust is part of the National Health Service (NHS), which is the publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom. The NHS provides healthcare to anyone normally resident in the United Kingdom with most services free at the point of use.
The services we provide are contracted by commissioners, such as primary care trusts (PCTs), on behalf of local residents. We also provide some services that are commissioned on a national or regional basis, such as high secure services.
We report directly to NHS London, which is one of ten strategic health authorities (SHAs) in England. We also work closely with statutory and voluntary organisations to provide our local communities with a comprehensive range of mental health services.
Key details
Location
Site: Alliance Block CAMHS Tri Borough, London, Postcode: TW7 6AF, Major / Minor Region: London
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent, Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
£59,490 - £66,239 per annum inclusive of 15% HCAS, Salary period: Yearly, Grade: Band 8
Specialty
Main area: Allied Health professions
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Highly Specialist CAMH Occupational Therapist to join the West London CAMHS Tri-borough Alliance Service.
We are looking to appoint a Highly Specialist CAMH Occupational Therapist who will participate in delivering specialist mental health services to children and young people and their families and carers across the West London NHS Trust 3 Boroughs CAMH Service and crisis pathway, including children presenting in crisis to CAMH Services, hospitals, and sites covered by the Alliance Crisis Care Team.
The post holder will join a team of supportive, committed, and skilled clinicians dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people in mental health services.
Advert
The post holder will work autonomously to provide accessible, high-quality mental health assessments and interventions, including risk assessments and development of risk management plans, tailored to the cultural, ethnic, religious, contextual, family, and developmental needs of children and young people.
They will also deliver brief interventions and outreach to children and young people with acute psychological and mental health issues, aiming to prevent admissions to Tier 4 services and facilitate safe, timely discharges.
The post involves providing clinical advice, supervision, and teaching to staff and students, contributing to team leadership, service development, audit, research, and quality improvement projects.
Working for our organization
West London NHS Trust is one of the UK's most diverse healthcare providers, delivering mental health and physical healthcare services. It manages Broadmoor Hospital, a high secure hospital with an international reputation, along with low and medium secure services across London. The Trust employs approximately 4,500 staff, with 56% from BME backgrounds, and has a turnover of £426m for 2023-24.
The Trust is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated ‘Outstanding’. It is actively involved in the North West London Integrated Care System and leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of key tasks and the person specification outlines the required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please view as attached.
As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you are responsible for understanding and upholding NHS values and principles as set out in the NHS Constitution.
We may close the advert early if we receive high application volumes. Applying indicates your consent for the Trust to transfer your application data to its applicant management system and, if successful, for pre-employment checks and data transfer into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).
Please include email addresses for referees in supervisory or managerial roles covering the last 3 years to avoid delays.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We encourage the use of technology for efficient time management and innovation, and applicants should personalize their applications to highlight their skills and experiences. AI-generated responses should not replace personal input, as applications are assessed against role criteria.
Applicant requirements
Must have appropriate UK professional registration. This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification with additional therapeutic qualifications
* Supplemented by other specialist training and short courses
* Current HCPC registration
* Evidence of accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practice
* First or higher degree in relevant subject or equivalent post-registration experience
Experience
* Assessment and therapeutic work with children, adolescents, and families
* Experience in various mental health settings
* Use of Occupational Therapy models, assessments, and outcome measures
* Work in assertive outreach, clinics, home, school, or other environments
* Interagency and multidisciplinary collaboration
* Risk assessment and management
* Clinical supervision and line management experience
Knowledge
* Legislation relevant to Children’s Act 2004, Mental Health Act 1983, and Safeguarding
* Professional Code of Practice – RCOT
* Legal issues around consent and capacity in children and young people
* Understanding of issues facing children, adolescents, and families
* Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
* Ability to work autonomously and flexibly
* Clinical supervision and self-awareness
* Containment of anxieties in severely unwell young people and their parents
* Consultation skills and computer literacy
Desirable criteria
* Experience working with difficult-to-engage families
* Handling challenging behaviors in distressing situations
* Driving license
* Experience with neurodiversity
Other requirements
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
Documents
* Application form and Job Description (PDF)
Further details / informal visits contact
Chris Ugochukwu, Clinical Team Manager, [email protected]
Or
Leah Madnick, Head of Allied Health Professionals, CAMHS, [email protected]
#J-18808-Ljbffr