Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Dorset Forensic CAMHS Team.

The post holder will gain experience in working with young people, families and professionals supporting them, where concerns about risk of significant harm to others have been highlighted. You will be supported by two experienced consultants; however ability to work  autonomously is necessary. You will be asked to contribute to the assessment of complex needs of this group, whether directly or via liaising with the relevant adults. There is no expectation for you to be a care-coordinator. The young people often have a mix of developmental concerns and trauma symptoms, making the work varied and exciting. Knowledge and skills in sensory integration would help you to feel more confident in working with this population. Forensic CAMHs is a dynamic and evolving service, therefore you will be able to contribute to the development of specialist input into this population.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the Occupational Therapy service within FCAMHS.  

To provide evidence based Occupational Therapy and sensory integration, advise, consultation and assessment and treatments on an individual and group basis to children, young people (age 0 – 18 years),and their families and professionals involved in their care who have been referred for occupational therapy within the Forensic CAMHS service.

 Provide specialist OT involvement using evidence based client

centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate

intervention with people with complex Mental Health needs and their families/carers.

 To be responsible for the planning, developing and evaluating of the Occupational Therapy provision. Working in close liaison with other managers and lead clinicians within CAMHS/FCAMHS.

 To promote the maintenance of functional independence in self-care, productivity and leisure, through the use of activity.

 To participate in implementation of best practice and service development, particularly embedding principles of the Recovery Agenda into service delivery.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. 

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. 

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.