Specialist OT B5/6 Developmental – Full time / Part time
Join the dynamic Occupational Therapy team in the Waverley Community Mental Health Recovery Service at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
The role is full time; part‑time hours of 22.5 or 30 hours per week may also be considered.
We use the Model of Human Occupation to guide all occupational therapy assessments and interventions and embed occupational science and neuroscience into our practice.
The occupational therapy leadership team is committed to extensive, co‑ordinated CPD programmes including a robust supervision structure, care group meetings, Trust‑wide and core competence training, and an annual conference.
Subject to reasonable adjustments, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to use a car or motorcycle for all work, including community based work.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide supervision (if relevant) and mentoring to junior occupational therapy staff, apprentices, activity coordinators and support workers.
* Provide clinical placements for occupational therapy students.
* Lead on project work relevant to the team/service, with support from the Lead Occupational Therapist.
* Provide high‑quality occupational therapy assessments for people who access the service, adapting the approach as and when needed.
* Provide evidence‑based and outcome‑measured occupational therapy interventions (individual and group) as outlined in the occupational therapy pathway.
* Keep up to date with current evidence‑based practice, research and National guidelines within your clinical area.
* Communicate complex and challenging issues in an effective and compassionate way with service users, carers/family members/supporters, other clinicians and agencies/services.
* Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. Maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures.
* Engage in your own CPD to ensure you have the knowledge and skills to deliver high‑quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
Location
Crawley, England. The role is within close proximity to Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact Lindsey Mosley, Professional Lead for Allied Health Professionals,
email: Lindsey.Mosley@sabp.nhs.uk.
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