Job reference 383-CHI-7332-26-A
Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent.
Site: Temple House Town Derby.
Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata.
Closing 09/06/2026 23:59
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who is keen to plan and run a varied therapeutic group programme.
This is a newly commissioned role developed to support the emerging group programme across CAMHS from new investment into the service. The post holder will lead, with the support of the team manager, in the planning and running of a range of therapeutic groups to meet the needs of the service, co‑facilitating groups with clinicians and peer support workers from the wider service.
There is a lot of scope for personal and professional development within the service supported by our leadership team and training and development lead.
The group programme will be a mix of face‑to‑face and virtual offer; the ability to travel across the county is essential.
Job overview
This role is focused on planning, delivering, and evaluating therapeutic group programmes for young people within CAMHS.
Main duties of the job
* Co‑coordinate the delivery of high quality day service support for young people and their families, utilising knowledge and skills for interpretation, analysis of patients’ needs and care planning.
* Promote and conform to the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Policy and Procedure for safeguarding children, and national guidelines.
* Ensure effective joint working between agencies and professionals and effective information sharing to safeguard children and young people.
* Have an understanding of, coordinate the delivery of and provide a range of interventions such as family work, solution focussed therapy, cognitive therapy, behavioural management, individual counselling and group work.
* Access supervision to support practice development.
* Liaise with other professionals, offer consultation and joint working to provide early interventions in and prevention of mental health problems in young people.
* Develop effective care pathways for children and young people.
* Work within the Multi‑Disciplinary pathway team to offer and access supervision and support to ensure good practice.
* Practice and demonstrate knowledge that promotes child protection and the rights of the child.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The service works on a locality‑based model to ensure strong team working and high levels of locality knowledge.
As a practitioner, the post holder will work in partnership with the CAMHS leadership team, medical consultants and multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure the highest level of clinical practice in assessment, case management, care coordination and treatment.
You will be required to ensure that the best evidence‑based care is given to children, young people and families within the resources available to the service.
There will be an emphasis upon working with complex presenting difficulties and multi‑agency networks.
We welcome applicants with transferable skills from other areas of practice and through the delivery of robust supervision and training opportunities we will aim to develop your knowledge, skills and experience within a CAMHS IAPT Service.
Please note: As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Without previous NHS Service experience you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please refer to GOV.UK.
Person specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
* Qualification in therapeutic modality
Skills
* Knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders within children
* Ability to assess, plan and deliver treatment and evaluate care packages
* Effective communication skills, verbal and written
* Skills in risk assessment and management of self harm
Transport
* Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that is job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
J-18808-Ljbffr