Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS Scotland; Wedderburn; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is offering a 12-month fixed term Occupational Therapist role based in Dundee, with a 21.6-hour week. The post focuses on ADHD pathway development within CMHT, requiring HCPC registration and a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.

You will work with Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology and peer supports to identify needs and provide care within a shared care model. Applicants should have experience with Autism Spectrum Conditions and be prepared to collaborate across services to

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Conditions preferred.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary mental health service.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management within ADHD pathway.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology and support workers.
• Deliver services within Dundee CMHT and ADHD Test of Change context.

Skills

Autism Spectrum Conditions experience

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

12-month Fixed term position

Dundee Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Pathway (CMHT)

The rates at which people have presented to services requesting formal assessment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD) and other Neurodevelopmental Conditions has increased significantly in recent years necessitating a different model of service delivery.

Referrals for ADHD are currently sent to one of two locality-based Community Mental Health Teams in Dundee (East and West). The demand/capacity issues in relation to ADHD and the impact of this in responding to other common clinical problems managed within CMHTs, has resulted in an Integrated Joint Board commissioned Test of Change situated within the CMHT focusing on the assessment and management of ADHD, including providing advice to other clinicians where this presents in the context of other neurodevelopmental or co‑morbid Mental Health conditions.

The emergent model for management of ADHD and other Neurodevelopmental Conditions, is to remove from direct delivery within CMHTs and create new unified Neurodevelopment Condition pathway which shifts the emphasis from diagnosis and, instead, provide support based on need. This pathway redesign project is well underway and the ADHD Test of Change will be part of this developmental process.

The primary functions of the Dundee ADHD pathway will be:

• Diagnosis
• Initiation/titration of medication (where indicated)
• Health Monitoring within Shared Care agreements

The postholder will be required to form excellent working relationships with Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, Peer/Clinical Support Worker colleagues and wider mental health services to ensure that the models of care and assessments within the team have maximum impact for service users. Excellent relationships with partner organisations will also allow the contribution of peer and other supports to be maximised.

Applicants should have relevant experience of Autism Spectrum Conditions, be that within Learning Disability or Adult services. Experience working with other neurodevelopmental conditions is welcomed but not essential.

Current NHS Tayside Employee’s - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Base will be Wedderburn House or The Alloway Centre, Dundee

You must have a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and have current Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Informal enquiries to: [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 21.6 hours (during team working week; Monday-Friday 9-5)

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside