Occupational Therapist

7 days ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Sunderland CYPS have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to come and join our team. We are looking for a dedicated, forward thinking individual, who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the Occupational Therapy provision within Sunderland CYPS. The post holder will work in the community setting providing assessment and intervention packages for children and their families referred to the service with mental health, neurodiversity and/or learning disabilities.

The post will be supervised, supported and line managed by the Clinical Lead OT and Team Clinical Lead

The post holder would be expected to demonstrate an understanding of a range of clinical conditions related to mental health, including knowledge of theories, models and approaches relevant to the clinical setting. These should include occupational models of thinking as alongside person-centred care, psychosocial, educational, cognitive approaches.

Experience of working with children is desirable but not essential as full support and training will be given.

Main duties of the job

The post holder's main duties will be to provide occupational therapy within the team, specifically focusing on self care, productivity and leisure.

Supporting with the neurodevelopmental assessment pathway.

Facilitating and supporting group work.

CYPS offer a full induction and robust in house training package covering many elements of the service including but not restricted to Tics & Tourettes, Trauma informed practice, therapeutic interventions and supporting neurodevelopmental presentations.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for further details and we'd also encourage you to contact Susan McBride, Occupational Therapist and Louise Bell, Team Manager for further discussion on the role.

Advertising date : 5th November 2024

Closing date : 20th November 2024

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification Registered with HCPC Commitment to complete fieldwork education training.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of intervention plans Multi-disciplinary team work Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of and evidence based interventions.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Demonstration of ability to carry out assessment of complex mental health needs Ability to manage competing demands and prioritise workload Ability to work autonomously and within a team

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