Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist - CAMHS Early Intervention Practitioner - Plymouth - Sanctuary [...]

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Plymouth is seeking a Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist for a CAMHS role. You will deliver assessments and interventions for children with mental health issues in a full-time position with a pay rate up to £31 per hour. This is a three-month locum contract that offers flexibility and the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Freedom to choose assignments

Work with diverse healthcare professionals

Valuable experience in CAMHS

Qualifications

• Relevant community experience in a CAMHS environment required.
• Eagerness to implement evidence-based strategies.
• Ability to maintain effective communication with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and advice for children with mental health issues.
• Coordinate interventions in collaboration with clinicians.
• Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings.
• Maintain high standards in care and communication.

Job description

Overview

Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist – CAMHS Early Intervention Practitioner in Plymouth. Pay rate up to £27-31 per hour. Full-time position for a three-month contract. A great opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

Working in a CAMHS environment, you will deliver assessments, offer advice, and signpost schools and community services for children with emerging mental health concerns. The role requires relevant community experience and an eagerness to implement evidence-based strategies within a dynamic healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and advice to schools and community services for children and young people with emerging mental health issues.
• Coordinate and implement targeted interventions collaboratively with other clinicians in the Early Help pathway.
• Ensure timely assessment and intervention for children and young people.
• Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings to coordinate mental health plans.
• Act as a member of the locality-facing CAMHS Early Help pathway, implementing team decisions.
• Evaluate interventions using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS).
• Participate in delivering CAMHS training programs to schools and community services.
• Maintain high standards of care and effective communication with children, families, and health professionals.
• Engage with clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and promote person-centred planning.
• Provide advice, support, and signposting through the advice line.

Benefits and Perks

As a locum role, enjoy the freedom and flexibility to choose your own assignments and work schedules to suit your lifestyle. This position allows you to broaden your professional network by working with diverse healthcare professionals across various settings. The role offers valuable experience and skills in a CAMHS environment, supporting career growth. Plymouth provides an appealing coastal lifestyle with rich culture and natural beauty.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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