Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a 12-month fixed-term position in Dundee to support ADHD and neurodevelopmental pathway redesign within the CMHT. The post focuses on assessment, initiation/titration of medication where indicated, and health monitoring within Shared Care agreements.

The successful candidate will work closely with Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology and peer colleagues to maximise care impact and will require HCPC registration and a Diploma/Degree in

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Conditions (within Learning Disability or Adult services).
• Experience with other neurodevelopmental conditions welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support ADHD assessment and related neurodevelopmental care in Dundee CMHT.
• Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, psychology and peers to deliver care.
• Provide advice to other clinicians within the ADHD pathway design and implementation.
• Lead or contribute to health monitoring within Shared Care agreements.

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)

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

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