Are you ready to take a leading role in transforming mental health services? Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a passionate and innovative Band 8a Professional Lead Occupational Therapist to join our team, covering North West Sussex across acute and community adult mental health services. Dont miss this chance to be at the forefront of innovation in mental health services Apply now to become our Band 8a Professional Lead Occupational Therapist with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Your opportunity to make a lasting impact awaits Main duties of the job Heres why this role is your spotlight moment: • Lead the Way: As our Band 8a Professional Lead, youll spearhead the development of occupational therapy practices, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care that empowers individuals to reclaim their lives, including supporting the role out of Recovery Through Activity and Sensory Interventions • Collaborative Excellence: Join forces with a diverse range of professionals, organisations and experts by experience on innovative and impactful project such as Home First Occupational Therapy, IPS employment services and the development of our new community neighbourhood teams • Supported Success: Thrive with the backing of an experienced and dedicated Leadership team and access to great AHP and leadership resources and training, providing you with the support needed to excel in your role. • Career Growth: Elevate your career with ample opportunities for professional development and progression within our dynamic NHS Trust. • Make an Impact: Experience the satisfaction of making a tangible difference in peoples lives every day, knowing that your work contributes to meaningful outcomes in mental health care. • Lead with Purpose: Showcase your expertise, creativity, and dedication as you drive positive change and brighter futures for those navigating mental health challenges. About us Allied health professionals at Sussex Partnership are a highly skilled and diverse group. They work with the people who use our services to maximise their abilities, enabling them to be as independent as possible and to live full, active and healthy lives. We provide specialist NHS mental health and learningdisability services in South East England. We care for people at home, in hospital and through our community services. Our services are for people of all ages across Sussex. We also provide specialist mental health services for children and young people in Hampshire. Our services are rated good by the Care Quality Commission and outstanding for caring. Job responsibilities • To coordinate the OT service providing professional management, leadership and supervision to the occupational therapy service in North West Sussex and to ensure that services are of a high quality and adhere to professional, national and local standards. • To have a key role in the development of the governance agenda by ensuring occupational therapy contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards. • To lead on the implementation of professional and CDS strategies and plans as part of the professional and operational leadership team. • To provide expert clinical advice and input for clients with highly complex problems and needs, where there may be barriers to understanding. • To communicate specialist information on service development and clinical issues within the service and across other providers. Person Specification Essential • Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy • Evidence of master level post qualification study • Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist • Practice Education training • Management/Leadership training • Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools Desirable • Extensive 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 of multi-agency work • Leadership experience • Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health • Research experience • Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists