Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a vibrant team in Brighton and Hove. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential mental health support to children and young people, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. You will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality assessments and interventions, ensuring the best outcomes for service users and their families. With access to continuous professional development and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the mental health sector.

Benefits

Regular Professional Supervision

Access to Training and CPD Opportunities

Participation in Quality Improvement Work

Supportive Multi-disciplinary Team Environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with post-qualification study.
• Registered with HPC and trained in assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and intervention for children and young people.
• Act as a lead specialist in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Skills

Mental Health Support

Assessment Tools

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registration with HPC

Practice Education Training

Tools

Standardised Occupational Therapy Assessment Tools

Job description

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Brighton and Hove, Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service (CAMHS). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of providing vital support to young people (0-18yrs) in Brighton and Hove with mental health difficulties and their families / carers.

Main duties of the job

You will operate as a specialist occupational therapy practitioner providing high quality assessment and intervention to children and young people. You will demonstrate relevant occupational therapy skills and knowledge including applying models of practice, standardised assessment and evidence-based practice. You will act as a lead specialist to the wider team alongside providing standard mental health support including initial assessments and care co-ordination for service users, their families and carers.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team which includes, nurses, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, family therapists and child psychotherapists.

You will receive supervision from the CAMHS Occupational Therapy professional lead within the wider CAMHS services and have opportunities to network with Occupational Therapists across young people services in Sussex.

About us

This is an excellent time to be an Occupational Therapists joining Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as we apply our future focused AHP Strategy and can offer the following to you:

Regular professional supervision

The opportunity to participate in a range of quality improvement work and service innovations.

Access to a wide range of training and CPD opportunities including

o A programme of AHP specific training

o Quarterly Occupational Therapy CPD Hubs

o Communities of Practice (AMPS and Sensory Strategies)

Have a look at our AHP strategy and view our film at https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/AHP

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details.

For informal enquiries or to visit the team, please contact: Karen Ward (Service Manager, Brighton and Hove CAMHS, [e-mail], 07799 581759) or Diana Ramsey, Professional Lead for Allied Health Professions in CAMHS & Specialist Services, [e-mail] , 07391 408204

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Knowledge/Experience

• Extensive 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
• 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.

Professional Lead for Allied Health Professions