Job overview
This Band 5 role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team as a CAMHS Inpatient Occupational Therapist at Lavender Walk, South Kensington. You will work with young people aged 13-18 with complex mental health needs and participate in a multi‑disciplinary ward team.
Main duties of the job
You will provide individual and group occupational therapy interventions, using assessment tools and trauma‑informed principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment. You will work closely with the Lead Occupational Therapist to facilitate the unit’s therapeutic and activity programme, and you may supervise OT fieldwork placements and activity coordinators.
Working for our organisation
Band 5 staff receive robust supervision, a preceptorship programme and internal training that can lead to educator roles. The trust offers supportive professional development, a strong OT R&D strategy, and opportunities to progress into senior posts.
Person specification
Education / Knowledge
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HPC registered Occupational Therapist or eligible for registration
- Evidence of CPD and self‑directed learning
Previous Experience
- Undergraduate experience in mental health
- Experience using a range of standardised OT assessments
- Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team and environment
- Experience with children and young people
- Experience in acute mental health settings
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
- Individual and group work skills
- Clear understanding of occupational therapy models of practice
- Creative engagement of patients
- Strong communication skills and empathy
- Respect for service users and culturally sensitive approach
- Understanding of clinical audit and evidence‑based practice in mental health
- Patient‑centred approach to service delivery
- Timely reporting and record keeping
- Promoting recovery and social inclusion
- Awareness of CQC and its functions
- Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development
- Capacity to carry out physical assessments and interventions when needed
Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including use of IT systems
- High personal motivation and self‑awareness
- Flexible approach to unit activities
- Reflective practice and responsibility for personal development
- Team collaboration, facilitation and leadership within diversity
- Good organisational and delegation skills
- Support conflict resolution within staff and client settings
- Understanding of therapeutic boundaries and maintenance with children and young people
- Promotion of equality and diversity
Other
- Ability to understand and implement national policies, equal opportunities and Code of Ethics
- Willingness to work adjusted hours to meet patient needs
- Membership of BAOT and specialist sections
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