Job Overview
Fixed‑term or secondment for 12 months. If applying for secondment, please discuss with line manager. We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with experience working in mental health who is passionate about supporting the mental health and well‑being of children and young people living in care and leaving care.
This post supports our work with Leicester City Local Authority and statutory residential children’s homes. It is an outreach role working directly with care‑experienced young people and their practitioners. You will work closely with a dedicated team including a senior mental health practitioner and be based alongside the wider CAMHS Young Peoples Team.
You will carry out occupational therapy consultations, assessments and maintain an occupational therapeutic caseload to help young people and their families overcome barriers to engaging in occupations they choose and want to do in everyday life.
Job Description Summary (Main Duties and Responsibilities)
* Provide a range of occupational therapy assessments and treatment for young people and their parents/carers, drawing on relevant OT models/theory and following the OT process.
* Undertake routine and profession‑specific outcomes measures.
* Complete OT reports, individualised care plans and risk assessments.
* Provide consultation to MDT and external services to support the occupational needs/strengths of young people.
* Work in conjunction with other community and health professionals to deliver a joined‑up care pathway to meet the specific needs of the child/young person and their family.
* Carry out clinical supervision of OTs within the service as delegated by the Lead Occupational Therapist.
* Offer regular placements to occupational therapy students, supervising as their practice educator.
* Contribute to audits and quality improvement activities and actively participate in service development.
Contact Details
Kayleigh Lord – kayleigh.lord@nhs.net
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
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