# Lead Occupational Therapist Inpatient CAMHS > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-occupational-therapist-inpatient-camhs/8900432d-e7f7-4a3e-a87d-7174c351939d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-occupational-therapist-inpatient-camhs/8900432d-e7f7-4a3e-a87d-7174c351939d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 p.a inc hcas pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T00:01:36.341Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Central_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Lead_Occupational_Therapist_Inpatient_Child_Adolescent_Mental_Health_Services_CAMHS/Lead_Occupational_Therapist_Inpatient_Child_Adolescent_Mental_Health_Services_CAMHS-v8046810 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8046810?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview - To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of highly specialist - Occupational Therapy services within Collingham Child and Family Centre and the wider CAMHs Service Line. - To manage own workload and a defined clinical caseload of children with complex emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties, using evidence based and recovery principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment. - To lead, develop and manage the occupational therapy provision for children with highly complex needs, using occupation focussed, evidence based and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. - To lead the development and implementation of a recovery approach to care within the service. - To provide clinical and managerial leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal within the CAMHs Service Line Occupational Therapy staff. - To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service. - To offer occupational therapy/professional expert advice to Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) colleagues as required. - To ensure that practice placement opportunities are offered to occupational therapy students. - To regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist, evidence-based and culturally responsive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people as part of a multidisciplinary team. This includes undertaking comprehensive assessments of motor, sensory and functional needs using validated tools, applying advanced clinical reasoning to inform diagnosis, care planning and goal setting. Interventions will be delivered both individually and in groups.  The role also involves monitoring outcomes, managing risk, contributing to Care Programme Approach processes, and supporting children’s access to education, physical health care and community resources, while promoting social inclusion and positive developmental outcomes. The post holder will work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies, providing consultation, training and guidance where appropriate. They will contribute to holistic care planning, including Education, Health and Care Plans, and ensure effective transitions between inpatient and community settings. The post holder will demonstrate strong leadership skills by supporting the coordination and delivery of occupational therapy and multidisciplinary services within the unit. This includes supervising and supporting junior staff and students and leading on audits, service development and quality improvement initiatives. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical To provide specialist, culturally appropriate, evidence based occupational therapy assessments as part of a comprehensive multi professional assessment for children in order to establish and meet their occupational needs. To provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessment of a child or young person’s motor, process and sensory development. To inform the provision of advice and on-going intervention related to an individual’s therapy needs. To select and use validated, evidence based standardised assessment tools (CAMHs/mental health & paediatric Occupational Therapy assessment tools) To use expert clinical reasoning skills, to analyse and interpret complex assessment findings from both standardised and non-standardised assessments and a range of sources e.g. medical reports, Social Services and Education reports in order to assist with establishing an accurate diagnosis and prognosis as well as ascertain progress potential and formulate uni-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation goals. This includes being able to analyse and interpret complex clinical and social information from a range of sources e.g. medical reports, social services and education reports, and integrate it appropriately into Occupational Therapy assessment, therapy plans and Education Health Care Plan outcomes, where necessary. To apply specialist clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy both individually and in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches and in line with the Trust’s OT Research and development Strategy; to lead and supervise staff in this practice as required. To lead, plan, implement and manage highly specialist individual and/or group interventions collaboratively, for children to enable them to achieve valued goals and satisfactory occupational performance outcome. To support children and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect ‘personal recovery’ goals. These should be strengths-based and oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued and age-appropriate roles. Leadership and Management To provide a robust framework for the support and guidance to junior members of staff, especially in the absence of seniors, on a day-to-day basis and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior staff, support staff and OT students as appropriate. To manage the effective use of physical resources and supplies, To participate in the delivery of CAMHS and Eating Disorders Service Line initiatives. Service Delivery and Development To ensure that all assessments and interventions comply with the identified package of care for the individual care clusters. To safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the young person at all times. To encourage and support MDT colleagues to practice within a personal recovery framework which supports social inclusion and self-management. To contribute as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, to the delivery of operational service/team objectives. To offer occupational therapy/professional advice to other MDT service colleagues as indicated. To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development. To contribute to the writing of local protocols with regard to specialist Occupational Therapy knowledge. To review and implement existing policies impacting on CAMHS Occupational Therapy specific working practice. To actively encourage user involvement and principles of co-production in service development. ## Job Details To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of highly specialist Occupational Therapy services within Collingham Child and Family Centre and the wider CAMHs Service Line. To manage own workload and a defined clinical caseload of children with complex emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties, using evidence based and recovery principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment. To lead, develop and manage the occupational therapy provision for children with highly complex needs, using occupation focussed, evidence based and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To lead the development and implementation of a recovery approach to care within the service. To provide clinical and managerial leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal within the CAMHs Service Line Occupational Therapy staff. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service. To offer occupational therapy/professional expert advice to Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) colleagues as required. To ensure that practice placement opportunities are offered to occupational therapy students. To regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement. ## Job Description The post holder will provide specialist, evidence-based and culturally responsive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people as part of a multidisciplinary team. This includes undertaking comprehensive assessments of motor, sensory and functional needs using validated tools, applying advanced clinical reasoning to inform diagnosis, care planning and goal setting. Interventions will be delivered both individually and in groups. The role also involves monitoring outcomes, managing risk, contributing to Care Programme Approach processes, and supporting children’s access to education, physical health care and community resources, while promoting social inclusion and positive developmental outcomes. The post holder will work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies, providing consultation, training and guidance where appropriate. They will contribute to holistic care planning, including Education, Health and Care Plans, and ensure effective transitions between inpatient and community settings. The post holder will demonstrate strong leadership skills by supporting the coordination and delivery of occupational therapy and multidisciplinary services within the unit. This includes supervising and supporting junior staff and students and leading on audits, service development and quality improvement initiatives. ## Responsibilities Clinical To provide specialist, culturally appropriate, evidence based occupational therapy assessments as part of a comprehensive multi professional assessment for children in order to establish and meet their occupational needs. To provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessment of a child or young person’s motor, process and sensory development. To inform the provision of advice and on-going intervention related to an individual’s therapy needs. To select and use validated, evidence based standardised assessment tools (CAMHs/mental health & paediatric Occupational Therapy assessment tools) To use expert clinical reasoning skills, to analyse and interpret complex assessment findings from both standardised and non-standardised assessments and a range of sources e.g. medical reports, Social Services and Education reports in order to assist with establishing an accurate diagnosis and prognosis as well as ascertain progress potential and formulate uni-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation goals. This includes being able to analyse and interpret complex clinical and social information from a range of sources e.g. medical reports, social services and education reports, and integrate it appropriately into Occupational Therapy assessment, therapy plans and Education Health Care Plan outcomes, where necessary. To apply specialist clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy both individually and in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches and in line with the Trust’s OT Research and development Strategy; to lead and supervise staff in this practice as required. To lead, plan, implement and manage highly specialist individual and/or group interventions collaboratively, for children to enable them to achieve valued goals and satisfactory occupational performance outcome. To support children and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect ‘personal recovery’ goals. These should be strengths-based and oriented towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued and age-appropriate roles. Leadership and Management To provide a robust framework for the support and guidance to junior members of staff, especially in the absence of seniors, on a day-to-day basis and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior staff, support staff and OT students as appropriate. To manage the effective use of physical resources and supplies, To participate in the delivery of CAMHS and Eating Disorders Service Line initiatives. Service Delivery and Development To ensure that all assessments and interventions comply with the identified package of care for the individual care clusters. To safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the young person at all times. To encourage and support MDT colleagues to practice within a personal recovery framework which supports social inclusion and self-management. To contribute as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, to the delivery of operational service/team objectives. To offer occupational therapy/professional advice to other MDT service colleagues as indicated. To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development. To contribute to the writing of local protocols with regard to specialist Occupational Therapy knowledge. To review and implement existing policies impacting on CAMHS Occupational Therapy specific working practice. To actively encourage user involvement and principles of co-production in service development. ## Person Specification ### Essential & Desirable **Essential** - 1. Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. 2. Health& Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered Occupational Therapist. 3. Evidence of an active interest in further professional development with CAMHS, Paediatric &/or Mental health specific workshops and short courses - 1. Post qualification experience of working with children or young people with emotional and behavioural issues. 2. Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments. 3. Experience of effective partnership working, with external providers, in promoting socially inclusive opportunities for children and young peoples. 4. Experience in managing resources e.g. financial, stock, equipment etc. - 1. Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group. 2. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures. 3. Skills in producing timely, accurate and informative reports and notes. 4. Excellent communication skills i.e. written, verbal, listening and proficient use of up to date systems of communication i.e. IT systems, e-mail, fax, telephone etc. - The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement National Policies, Equal Opportunities and the Code of Ethics at level appropriate to the job. **Desirable** - 1. Post graduate training in Sensory Integration. 2. Practice Placement Educator’s Course. - 1. Experience working within a CAMHS setting. - 1. R&D experience at post graduate level. 2. Delivery of formal presentations and teaching sessions. 3. Experience in working with Information Systems 4. Experience in monitoring untrained staff and students - Membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) and specialist sections. ## Documents - [jd ot (pdf, 632.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10335669) - [cnwl values (pdf, 182.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1162) - [cnwl staff charter (pdf, 684.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2868) - [cnwl staff networks (pdf, 320.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1160) - [cnwl reward and wellbeing handbook 2020 (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1773) - [cnwl culture scarf behaviour framework (pdf, 710.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2869) - [accommodation information for new starters (pdf, 120.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2438) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.