Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward thinking Occupational Therapist who can work flexibly. The post holder will join our LD-CAMHS team supporting children and young people with moderate to severe learning disability who are experiencing a range of mental health needs/ behaviours of concern, and their families.

We are particularly interested in practitioners who are experienced in assessing and identifying strategies to help support young people with their sensory profiles. In addition to providing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment interventions there will be an expectation that the post holder use evidence based mental health interventions and participate in the teams Challenging Behaviour Intervention to ensure variety and the ability to practice fully as a CAMHS practitioner.

The post holder will work with a dedicated and supportive multi-disciplinary team made up of nursing, psychiatry and psychology and will accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assessing the mental and emotional health needs of children and young people referred to the Learning Disability CAMHS with complex problems, and for the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions and specialist programmes of care to address identified mental health needs in this client group.

About us
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1st April 2020, with the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership Trust.

Just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our vision is to improve health and wellbeing for everyone, especially our colleagues, to achieve the best possible work/life balance.

Details
Date posted: 11 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per anum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 285-5657-CYPF
Job locations: Canalside, Abbotts Street, Walsall, WS3 3AZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within specialist Learning Disability CAMHS with a remit to assess and treat children and young people (up to their 18th birthday) with mental health needs who have been referred to the service and identified as having a learning disability.

To undertake mental health assessments of patients referred to Learning Disabilities CAMHS, with complex problems/needs, including those with a psychiatric diagnosis or with co-morbidity/dual diagnosis.

• To provide evidence based care packages.
• To co-work with other members of the LD CAMHS to continue the development of the service, and in the development of care, including setting up and running groups appropriate for the client group.
• To liaise with other professional groups and co-work where indicated.

Person Specification
Essential

• Degree and State Registered Occupational Therapist
• Has worked as a qualified OT within the designated service area
• Broad knowledge of current best practice in O.T. with reference to Learning Disabilities and CAMHS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Canalside, Abbotts Street, Walsall, WS3 3AZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Walsall LD-CAMHS, Nadine Sidaway, nadine.sidaway@nhs.net, 01384324689

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.