Job summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Brighton and Hove, Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CAMHS). This is an exciting opportunity to provide vital support to young people (0-18yrs) in Brighton and Hove with mental health difficulties and their families/carers.
Main duties of the job
You will operate as a specialist occupational therapy practitioner, providing high-quality assessment and intervention to children and young people. You will demonstrate relevant occupational therapy skills and knowledge, including applying models of practice, standardised assessment, and evidence-based practice. You will act as a lead specialist to the wider team and provide standard mental health support, including initial assessments and care coordination for service users, their families, and carers.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, including nurses, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, family therapists, and child psychotherapists.
You will receive supervision from the CAMHS Occupational Therapy professional lead within the wider CAMHS services and have opportunities to network with Occupational Therapists across young people services in Sussex.
About us
This is an excellent time to join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as an Occupational Therapist. We offer:
* Regular professional supervision
* Participation in quality improvement work and service innovations
* Access to a wide range of training and CPD opportunities, including:
* A programme of AHP-specific training
* Quarterly Occupational Therapy CPD Hubs
* Communities of Practice (AMPS and Sensory Strategies)
Learn more about our AHP strategy and view our film at https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/AHP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details.
For informal enquiries or to visit the team, please contact:
* Karen Ward (Service Manager, Brighton and Hove CAMHS, karen.ward54@nhs.net, 07799 581759)
* Diana Ramsey, Professional Lead for Allied Health Professions in CAMHS & Specialist Services, diana.ramsey2@nhs.net, 07391 408204
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
* Evidence of post-qualification study
* Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
* Practice Education training
* Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience
* Extensive experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
* Broad experience working with clients with a range of mental health problems
* Experience of both group and individual work
* Experience of multidisciplinary working
* Experience supervising staff and students
* Experience as a Care Coordinator
* Experience in a clinical area related to the post
* Leadership experience
* Knowledge of applying assessment tools and occupational therapy approaches in mental health
Additional requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further information is available on the Trust's website.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Aldrington Centre, Brighton & Hove, BN3 4AG
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