Overview
Senior Occupational Therapist, Brighton & Hove Group Treatment Service (GTS). Part-time (four days a week) with Lead Occupational Therapist responsibilities within the GTS.
The Brighton and Hove Group Treatment Service delivers groups alongside 1:1 sessions for clients in secondary care, using a psychoeducational program within a Recovery model based on CBT, mindfulness, self-compassion and acceptance and commitment therapy. The role includes facilitation of psychoeducational and creative groups and a lead role in managing referrals and the daily running of the service at this site.
Responsibilities
* Lead in developing and maintaining the OT pathway in GTS.
* Provide professional supervision to OTs on the team and supervise junior staff/trainees where appropriate.
* Play a role in the day-to-day management of GTS and manage referrals into GTS.
* Assess individuals and families with complex health presentations and develop care plans with service users.
* Carry a caseload, including lead practitioner duties, actively working with patients and carers.
* Offer specialist assessment and advice, assess and manage ongoing risks in collaboration with service users and carers, and regularly review risk factors.
* Plan and co-facilitate group treatments and ensure clinical practice is evidence-based and aligned with NICE guidelines and Trust policies.
* Participate in regular clinical, professional and managerial supervision and contribute to Trust strategies.
* Act within the professional code of conduct and scope of practice at all times.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy; registration with the HPC as an Occupational Therapist.
* Evidence of postgraduate study or training; management/leadership training; training in standardised OT assessment tools.
* Experience as a qualified OT in mental health with broad experience across a range of MH problems.
* Experience of both group and individual work; multidisciplinary working; supervising staff and students; and experience as a Care Coordinator.
* Leadership experience and experience applying a range of assessment tools and OT clinical approaches used in mental health.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the DBS will be required. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registration with the relevant professional body is required.
Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Mill View Hospital, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7HZ
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