Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our B5 mixed OT rotation in the Chichester/Bognor area. These posts are open to new graduates, those due to qualify soon, Occupational Therapists wishing to return to practice and more experienced Occupational Therapists who want to broaden their clinical skills in a variety of specialities. Our Trust is committed to supporting your work/life balance via flexible working.
We are looking for highly motivated applicants with excellent communication skills and a drive for clinical excellence. The rotation facilitates the development of skills and competencies beyond graduate level in a variety of clinical specialties, both physical and mental health. These include:
Chichester Community Therapy Team
Don Baines Intermediate Care Unit, Bognor Regis
Working Age Mental Health Services-Enhanced Community Rehabilitation Service
Recovery Rehab Unit- Connolly House, Chichester
Each rotation lasts six months. The rotational scheme works in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
To plan and provide a range of occupational assessments and treatments that will promote recovery and wellbeing for the people that the post holder works with. To support the promotion of Occupational Therapy within the clinical area. Working as part of a MDT team. Liaising with other partners and organisations.
About us
You will be part of an established MDT preceptorship programme, have a personalised development plan, detailed clinical competencies, regular supervision and a diverse range of AHP and Occupational Therapy specific training and CPD opportunities to develop your occupational therapy knowledge and skills. Our rotations offer great peer support with regular CPD/Peer support events. We understand the transition from student to practitioner and are well set up to support you in your new occupational therapy career.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of clients with the regular support and supervision of a team manager and professional supervisor, using evidence based/ client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.To provide occupational therapy interventions for referred clients as part of a multi-agency approach to meeting the health and social care needs of people who use our services.To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local services within a designated team.To contribute to and facilitate occupational therapy interventions including home assessments and group work with regular support and supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of clients with the regular support and supervision of a team manager and professional supervisor, using evidence based/ client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.To provide occupational therapy interventions for referred clients as part of a multi-agency approach to meeting the health and social care needs of people who use our services.To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local services within a designated team.To contribute to and facilitate occupational therapy interventions including home assessments and group work with regular support and supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Evidence of successful completion of a COT standard preceptorship programme
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience running groups/activities
- Experience of being supervised
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Evidence of successful completion of a COT standard preceptorship programme
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience running groups/activities
- Experience of being supervised
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.
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
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.
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).
