Occupational Therapist

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 May 2025

Job summary

Exciting Opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of Older Adults facing functional mental health challenges?Larch Ward at Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing is calling for an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist with experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and experience of working in Mental Health Services to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team.

The role is for 22.5 hours per week

Why Join Us?o Dynamic Environment: Immerse yourself in a supportive and friendly atmosphere where collaboration is key and innovation is encouraged.o Meaningful Work: Make a tangible impact by providing Occupational Assessments and Interventions that focus on relapse prevention, recovery promotion and discharge facilitation.o Professional Development: Benefit from regular Supervision and access to a wide array of training and CPD opportunities tailored to your growth and development.

Main duties of the job

o Conduct Occupational Assessments and Interventions, emphasizing relapse prevention, establishing roles and routines and promoting recovery.o Play a pivotal role in Discharge Planning by conducting Assessments, coordinating Interventions and ensuring a smooth transition for Patients back into the community.o Conduct O.T Assessments in home environments to identify O.T interventions and Equipment needs as part of Discharge Planning.o Work with Larch Ward's Home First service staffed with O.T and O.T Clinical Support Worker. The Home First service provides up to 6 weeks OT intervention to support earlier and/or safer discharge from the Ward.o Group work is an important aspect of the Therapeutic Programme onLarch Ward and you would have the opportunity to be part of the development and coordination of this.o Provide Clinical Supervision to O.T Support Staff and Activity Worker Support Staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

What We Offer:o Support and Growth: Receive regular Supervision and access to extensive training opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your Career.o Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and embrace the diverse experiences Sussex has to offer, from scenic countryside to vibrant city life.o Exceptional Care Culture: Join an organization rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission, where Patient care is the top priority.

About us

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.Working in Sussex:o Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyedo Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and Londono With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventureWe'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.Other key staff survey results include:o 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at worko 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their teamo 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-AC-21081-C

Job locations

Meadowfield

Worthing

BN13 3EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description.

Seize this opportunity to join a team dedicated to making a real difference in Mental Health care. Apply now and be a part of something truly special.

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

Please see Job Description.

Seize this opportunity to join a team dedicated to making a real difference in Mental Health care. Apply now and be a part of something truly special.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Knowledge

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 HPC as an occupational therapist
Practice Education training
Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools

Knowledge

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

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).