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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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An exciting vacancy has arisen within ‘Foxgrove’, the new National Secure Adolescent In-Patient Service (NSAIS), sited at Ayrshire Central Hospital.
Foxgrove is a new specialist medium secure mental health service for Young People, age 12-18, who are liable for detention for assessment and treatment of mental disorder under relevant sections of Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; or Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995. All patients admitted to the service will be considered to present a significant risk of harm to others and some patient may also pose a risk of harm to themselves.
We are excited to announce that we are now inviting forward thinking, motivated Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner in Speciality who has an understanding of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and/or Forensic Mental health with relevant experience. (This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave for 12 months)
What you will do:
Clinical work will be focused on delivering a high standard of clinical care to young people accessing Foxgrove, both directly and through work with the multi-disciplinary team within the Service. The young people who will be admitted are anticipated to have a range of complex needs, focused around mental health difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions.
This post requires a level of flexibility within role- including weekend work as clinically appropriate (with no nightshift cover)
This post also attracts an Recruitment and Retention Premia
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
- Experience in a Health, social care or education environment, and a relevant SVQ 3, or HNC
- Short specialist courses relevant to area of work.
- Experience of working within a forensic mental health service and/or CAMHS service
Demonstrated experience of working autonomously in the delivery of care.
- Knowledge of the role that AHPs provide to inpatient settings, rehabilitation techniques, and activities relevant to the client group.
- Knowledge of forensic services and/or knowledge of CAMHS/YP service
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Observation and basic assessment skills
- Ability to apply a range of creative, technical and practical skills
- Positive relationship behaviours including effective person centred communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisation, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
Hours: 30 per week
Fixed Term:
Please note this job is a fixed term for 12 months.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Annemarie Macrae Highly specialist Speech and language therapist: annemarie.macrae2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Or
Service Manager Victoria.mcinulty2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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