An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist with CAMHS experience to work within our pathway.
Milton Keynes CAMHS is a very busy & friendly service which welcomes new skills and new ideas. It is part of Central & North West London (CNWL) Foundation Mental Health Trust. We are committed to collaborative multi-disciplinary work and there are very good links with partnership agencies in the borough.
* To assess, develop and implement specialist occupational therapy treatment.
* To provide appropriate specialist intervention/assessment and evaluate outcomes.
* To demonstrate specialist skills in the assessment and treatment of children with mental health difficulties.
* To determine the most appropriate setting for assessment and or treatment e.g. home, clinic, school or other community setting taking into consideration service resources.
* To facilitate relevant professionals/parents to understand and carry out occupational therapy programmes/strategies/advice.
* To provide a specialist service to children with mental health difficulties who have an occupational therapy need.
* To be responsible for providing specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions.
* To support in the development of training packages to school staff/parents/ other professionals as required, in order for them to identify concerns regarding the child /young person’s needs and implement therapy advice effectively.
* To prioritise the safeguarding of vulnerable children at all times.
* To support the service to achieve Key Performance Indicators maintaining target Activity Levels and demonstrating impact re quality and outcomes.
* To take part in, and where appropriate lead on, quality governance, audits and projects for the team/service.
* To contribute to, and provide feedback about, possible developments in the team.
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient‑centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we hope to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you are at, there is always a place for you at CNWL.
This advert closes on Friday 12 Dec 2025
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