About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Central Neighborhood Mental Health Team based at Mill View Hospital, Hove at a time of transformation for community mental health services. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with experience of working with people with complex health conditions in the community.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will develop their skills in carrying out assessments, formulating plans and supporting a range of service users with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. The service is looking to appoint somebody who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative and resourceful, and who has a passion for working with people and for developing good working relationships with carers. You will have the opportunity to forge close links with the third (voluntary) sector, as well as with other specialist teams within the Trust. This is an exciting and diverse role working with a whole range of different mental health presentations. Consider the team as place to embed your learning, broaden your skills and develop your career.
About us
You will receive high quality supervision, support and training to further develop your skills and experience in a community mental health setting working as part of a large integrated MDT supporting people with a wide range of complex mental health conditions and needs. The role is varied, fast paced, interesting and at times challenging but also highly rewarding.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached Job Description document or contact Jo Coombs, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy Evidence of post graduate level study/training Registration with the HPC 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 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 Mill View Hospital
Nevill Avenue
Hove
BN3 7HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)