Occupational Therapy Practitioner - PICU

Job summary

Main duties of the job

We're looking for someone who is:

- Compassionate & Resilient: Passionate about supporting young people through vulnerable stages of their journey.- Team-Focused: Ready to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.- Not looking for a regular 9-5: Willing to work a long-day model (07:00-20:30) including some weekends.- Good Communication skills- Excited about the innovative and creative potential of OT.

You will be expected to:

- Manage a caseload of service users with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the occupational therapy services within a designated area / team.

- Regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement.

- Develop skills and knowledge through participation in relevant training & learning opportunities.

Within our wider CAMHS OT Team, you'll be part of a service that invests in your growth, offering ongoing development and the chance to make a lasting impact, on the lives of the young people we work with.

We welcome and encourage anyone who is interested in applying for this post to get in contact with Jon Booth (AHP Lead-Inpatient CAMHS) 0238231557 Jonathan.booth@southenhealth.nhs.uk or Wendy Link (Advanced OT Practitioner) wendy.link@southernhealth.nhs.uk Tel: 0238231557 for an informal conversation prior to submitting an application.

Job responsibilities

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.