Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to inspire and support the Children and Young People Mental Health Service redesign project as a Specialist Occupational Therapist? CYPMH Dorset is entering an exciting period of growth and development, supported by new investment and a strong commitment to transforming how children and young people access mental health support.
The Specialist Occupational Therapist will work within the Getting Help and Getting More Help teams, focusing on strengths, participation and outcomes that matter in everyday life. They will bring specialist occupational expertise to assessment, formulation and intervention, supporting young people to engage in meaningful occupations across home, school and community contexts. The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across THRIVE groupings, delivering evidence-based interventions, contributing to service innovation, and embedding occupationally focused practice within the wider CAMHS pathway.
The Specialist OT role is a full-time post, with flexibility for part‑time applications (minimum 22.5 hours). This is a Pan‑Dorset service‑wide position. Applicants requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are ineligible.
For queries, contact claire.young2@nhs.net.
Responsibilities
* Managing a complex clinical caseload.
* Contributing to service development and quality improvement.
* Offering clinical supervision and leadership to junior staff and students.
* Delivering evidence-based, strengths-focused interventions to promote participation in everyday occupations across home, school and community contexts.
* Working collaboratively with children, young people and families using shared decision-making to agree goals and outcomes that are meaningful and occupation-focused.
* Contributing to multidisciplinary assessment, formulation and care planning, ensuring the occupational perspective is embedded within CAMHS pathways.
* Providing clinical supervision, support and guidance to junior OT staff, support workers and students.
* Contributing to the development, delivery and evaluation of OT-led interventions, groups and resources aligned to the THRIVE framework.
* Participating in service transformation, quality improvement and audit activity, supporting the ongoing development of the CAMHS service.
* Working in partnership with education, social care and voluntary sector services to promote integrated, holistic support for children and young people.
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