We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join ourCAMHS mental health inpatient team based at Sowenna.

You will be an integral part of the inpatient therapy team, as well as a key member of the wider MDT, supporting clinical staff and providing interventions on the ward. You may also work alongside members of the MARRS team, to help support the transition process of young people back into the community.

The successful candidate will be required to draw upon the developing evidence baseto support assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation processes atSowenna.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments, treatment and support to young people and their families. They will also facilitate Occupational Therapy group work and co facilitate with other team members the group-based therapy programmes delivered on the unit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to offer consultation to the staff group regarding youngpeoples' occupational needs and communicate these with the wider CAMHS serviceand our multi-agency colleagues. They will also be expected to offer supervision tomore junior members of the team, including Occupational Therapists, TraineeOccupational Therapists and Activity Co-ordinators. We would like the post holder tocontribute to CPD training internally and there will also be the opportunity to contributeto service audits and research developments.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health.We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases.Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon.As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification and Relevant Experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current professional registration with the HCPC
• Evidence of attending and using specialist knowledge gained from post-graduate study and courses to support practice
• Knowledge of national and local clinical guidelines in speciality areas and an ability to apply these to clinical practice and service policies
• Clinical experience working with autism, mental health disorders, and with children and young people with complex conditions and needs

Desirable

• Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists & relevant professional clinical interest groups

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sowenna Unit

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

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201-24-817