Senior Occupational Therapist

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Connolly House is a dynamic 14 bed inpatient Recovery Unit for Service Users experiencing Psychosis.

An exciting opportunity has come up for a Band 6 OT to lead the Occupational Therapy Team at Connolly House.

The individual will be professionally responsible and working alongside a Band 5 OT, OT Technician and peer support worker in the OT team, and as part of Connolly House's excellent and committed multi-disciplinary team.

The role will include enhancing the therapy programme through 1:1 work (including assessment, intervention and home visits) facilitating groups and enabling service users to access relevant local community resources which would support their discharge.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is able to build effective working relationships and be able to demonstrate a commitment to client centred practice.

We offer a commitment to support staff with regular supervision and CPD; an opportunity to gain specialist experience in recovery based practice; support to undertake training and professional development opportunities.

We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.

For an informal chat about the role, please call Natalie Rowlands (Senior Occupational Therapist) on 01243 791800/ 03003040060 or Sarah Cramp Matron 03003040060

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

The post-holder will have the opportunity to:

Provide occupational therapy interventions for service users using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, individually and within a group.
Work with a caseload of service users with complex needs, supporting and offering specialist clinical advice and input.
Promote and develop the role of Occupational Therapy within Connolly House and lead on Occupational Therapy pathway and service development opportunities across the Rehab pathway.

Support the development of Band 5 Occupational Therapist and Band 3 Technical Instructor.
Access regular supervision, reflective practice and training and development opportunities including OT specific training offered by the Trust, e.g. Occupational Formulation, Sensory Processing Theory into Practice, Solution-Focussed approaches and external training relevant to the role.

About us

The Connolly House is a modern purpose built Inpatient Rehab and Recovery unit specialising in the assessment and treatment of people with complex and enduring mental health needs.

You will be offered regular managerial/clinical supervision and supervision and work alongside a Band 7 Clinical Specialist OT

Monthly meeting for Continued Professional Development. Peer supervision with Occupational Therapists working within the Rehab services in the Trust.

Access to Allied Health Professionals Training Programme.

Date posted

30 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year Per annum / pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

354-AC-20796-A

Job locations

Connolly House

Connolly Way

Chichester

PO196WD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.

Previous experience of working within mental health, a qualification in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration is essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.

Previous experience of working within mental health, a qualification in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration is essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
Evidence of post graduate level study/training
Registration with the HCPC as an occupational therapist
Management/Leadership training
Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

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
Leadership experience
Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
Evidence of post graduate level study/training
Registration with the HCPC as an occupational therapist
Management/Leadership training
Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

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
Leadership experience
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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