Occupational Therapist or Community Mental Health Nurse

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Set in the beautiful town of Littlehampton, within walking distance of the beach and mainline train station, you will find our recovery and wellbeing service. We are a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist assessment, treatment and care to a caseload of people with a range of mental health problems from the local community. Arun Recovery and Wellbeing Service is a lively community mental health team supporting people living with severe and enduring mental illness.

As a Mental Health Practitioner in our service you will be passionate about involving people, family and friends in care and you will share our dedication to improving services and delivering high quality care. You will work autonomously as a Lead Practitioner owning a defined caseload of clients, to include offering specific interventions to people diagnosed with mood/anxiety disorders, psychosis or complex emotional difficulties.

To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID.

Main duties of the job

Requirements

To be a successful Mental Health Practitioner in our team you will be:

  • A Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist
  • A commitment to caring for patients in the community
  • Self-motivated, flexible and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

It would also be advantageous if you have:

  • Experience of co-production

What you can expect in return

As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.

About us

What you can expect in return

As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.

As a Mental Health Practitioner in our team we can offer you:

  • Access to full psychological and wellbeing support, via our internal wellbeing team
  • Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development
  • Varied Leadership Development Opportunities
  • The opportunity to participate in a range QI work and service innovations
  • Access to a host of discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars)
  • A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC
  • Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)
  • A 'Golden Hello' or relocation package of up to £2000 (see attached documentation)

Date posted

22 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

354-AC-20317-R

Job locations

Littlehampton

Fort Road Littlehampton

Littlehampton

BN17 7QU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Littlehampton is a typically beautiful Sussex seaside town, offering an abundance of attractions and leisure activities. From sandy beaches, to a family theme park (Harbour Park), to the West Beach Local Nature Reserve, we are spoilt for choice for things to do. Whether you enjoy active pursuits such as sailing, diving and fishing on the River Arun, or relaxing with a coffee in a caf on the seafront, Littlehampton has you covered.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the links in the right-hand column or contact:

Wendy Robinson Service Manager:Wendy.Robinson@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ 0300 304 0055

(We are happy to arrange informal visits)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Littlehampton is a typically beautiful Sussex seaside town, offering an abundance of attractions and leisure activities. From sandy beaches, to a family theme park (Harbour Park), to the West Beach Local Nature Reserve, we are spoilt for choice for things to do. Whether you enjoy active pursuits such as sailing, diving and fishing on the River Arun, or relaxing with a coffee in a caf on the seafront, Littlehampton has you covered.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the links in the right-hand column or contact:

Wendy Robinson Service Manager:Wendy.Robinson@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ 0300 304 0055

(We are happy to arrange informal visits)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental health Nurse Occupational Therapist or Social worker with current registration
  • Completion of Mentorship Course
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
  • Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
  • Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
  • Experience of working consultatively with professionals
  • Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
  • Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
  • Experience of working within the CPA process
  • Understanding of clinical governance
  • Previous experience of working in the community
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental health Nurse Occupational Therapist or Social worker with current registration
  • Completion of Mentorship Course
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
  • Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
  • Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
  • Experience of working consultatively with professionals
  • Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
  • Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
  • Experience of working within the CPA process
  • Understanding of clinical governance
  • Previous experience of working in the community

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Littlehampton

Fort Road Littlehampton

Littlehampton

BN17 7QU


Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Littlehampton

Fort Road Littlehampton

Littlehampton

BN17 7QU


Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Wendy Robinson

wendy.robinson@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk

07720270575

Date posted

22 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

354-AC-20317-R

Job locations

Littlehampton

Fort Road Littlehampton

Littlehampton

BN17 7QU


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