We look forward to welcoming an Occupational Therapist to our supportive, friendly and specialised Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health team. Our community-based team supports people over the age of 70 years who have mental health difficulties and supports people of any age with dementia. We provide exceptional care, and we work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.
The core focus of this role is OT specific assessment and intervention for older people with functional difficulties due to mental health or dementia, and you will be an important part of the MDT contributing to the MDT discussions and zoning meetings. You will be encouraged to develop your core OT skills, and your opinion and professional perspective will be valued by our team and the wider OT community. We are keen to continually develop and improve, and this role offers the opportunity to establish a strong OT offer in the team and participate more widely to OT development within the older adult service across West Sussex.
Main duties of the job
We would be open to consider a Band 5 for the post and support your development into a band 6.
We understand the transition from band 5 to band 6 practitioner can be challenging, and we are dedicated to developing your full potential with a clear programme of support to help you develop your skills and competencies. We offer a fantastic online Band 5-6 Development Programme designed to support your transition over a period of 6 to 12 months and help you to meet the responsibilities and expectations of a band 6 role. The programme will help guide, support, and empower you every step of the way.
About us
Welcome from our Chief Executive
Our organisation is expanding and we\'re looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care. This involves helping us achieve our strategy to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through People, Prevention and Partnerships.
So what can we offer you in return?
We\'re an organisation which puts people first. We\'ll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We\'ll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we\'ll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you\'ll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don\'t forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job responsibilities
In our well-established MDT team, you will be supported by colleagues as well as by the wider OT community within the service. You will also have reform regular informal and formal supervision both from your line manager, and from the OT lead for the service. We are committed to your growth with a strong focus on teaching and development. This includes multidisciplinary CPD opportunities and a diverse range of AHP and OT specific training and CPD. This includes opportunities in group planning and facilitation (including Recovery Through Activity), occupational formulation, and the opportunity to develop specialisms including sensory assessment and intervention. Join a team where collaboration and mutual support are at the forefront.
If you would like more information please contact Professional Lead OT for the Older Adult Service in West Sussex - Joella Tucknott (joella.tucknott2@nhs.net), or if you would like to visit the team please contact the team leader Abigail Trimmer (abigail.trimmer1@nhs.net).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
* Evidence of post graduate level study/training
* Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
* Management/Leadership training
* Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience
* Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
* Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
* Experience of both group and individual work
* Experience of multidisciplinary working
* Experience of supervising staff and students
* Experience as a Care Coordinator
* Experience in a clinical area related to the post
* Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health
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.
SOAMHS Professional Lead Occupational Therapist
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