Band 6 Occupational Therapist – CAMHS

Location:

Birmingham (B12) – West Midlands, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£20 – £23 per hour + Direct Engagement Method of Payment

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

18/03/2025

Contract Period:

30/04/2025

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

Atlantis Medical Ltd

Job ID:

131696703

Posted On:

18 March 2025

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – CAMHS

(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)

Band: Band 6
Job Title: Occupational Therapist – CAMHS
Location: Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Pay Rate: GBP20 – GBP23 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Duration: 18/03/2025 – 30/04/2025

About the Trust

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of healthcare for young people, known for its commitment to delivering outstanding care and innovative practices. The Trust fosters a dynamic and inclusive environment where professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will support young people with complex needs by managing a small caseload of 6-8 clients, working citywide as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT). This opportunity allows you to play a vital role in enhancing independence and facilitating community reintegration through occupation-focused interventions and specialist skills development.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage a small clinical caseload of 6-8 young people with complex needs.
* Collaborate closely with the MDT, CORE CAMHS Teams, and external partner agencies.
* Develop occupational formulations, occupation-focused interventions, sensory pathways, and strategies.
* Conduct initial assessments and support the MDT through generic tasks.
* Participate in the Personality Disorder Unit Panel to guide young people’s pathways and transitions.
* Promote positive risk-taking approaches and enhance protective factors in care plans.
* Provide expert input on national policies, child/mental health occupational therapy, and CAMHS.

Key Requirements

* HCPC registration.
* Extensive post-graduate experience in CAMHS and/or mental health settings.
* Advanced knowledge of child/mental health occupational therapy policies.
* Evidence of training in specialist modalities (e.g., Sensory Integration, Sensory Attachment Intervention, AMPS, DBT skills).
* Driving license and access to a car for citywide travel.

How

, please send your updated CV or Apply at # 121 # for further information. Please include the job reference number BS/17966/OT1.

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