Job overview

To provide  highly specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and  interventions for young people open to the CAMHS Head2Head team. Using highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and recognised models of practice in order to maintain a high quality service and develop services as required.
To work as part of the Head2Head MDT in delivering Mental Health assessment and intervention to young people open on the Youth Justice pathway. The team also work with young people who have co-existing substance use needs, Harmful sexual behaviour and First onset psychosis and At Risk Mental State.

Main duties of the job

To manage and develop specialist assessments, treatment plans, delivery and evaluation of intervention for a complex caseload of service users using a client centred approach.
To plan, organise and monitor complex programmes and therapy plans implemented by the post holder and others.
To utilise core and highly specialists occupational therapy skills to meet the complex needs of the individuals.
To utilise highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory, frame of reference and models of practice to develop clinical practice in this area of work.
To utilise appropriate formal assessment tools to assess needs and measure outcomes.
To provide expert skills and advice underpinned by evidence and values based practice supported by service development

 

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.