Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team in Brighton and Hove. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide essential mental health support to young people, working closely with families and carers. You will utilize your expertise in occupational therapy to deliver high-quality assessments and interventions, while also benefiting from professional supervision and extensive training opportunities. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration, making a significant impact on the lives of children and young people in the community.

Benefits

Regular professional supervision

Access to training and CPD opportunities

Participation in quality improvement work

Communities of Practice

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health.
• Evidence of post-qualification study and training in assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and intervention to children and young people.
• Act as a lead specialist and provide mental health support.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Mental Health Support

Assessment Tools

Multidisciplinary Working

Care Coordination

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registration with HPC

Practice Education Training

Tools

Standardised Assessment Tools

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Brighton and Hove, Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CAMHS). This is an exciting opportunity to provide 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 and provide standard mental health support, including initial assessments and care coordination for service users, their families, and carers.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, including 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 join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as an Occupational Therapist. We offer:

• Regular professional supervision
• Participation in quality improvement work and service innovations
• Access to a wide range of training and CPD opportunities, including:

• A programme of AHP-specific training
• Quarterly Occupational Therapy CPD Hubs
• Communities of Practice (AMPS and Sensory Strategies)

Learn more about our AHP strategy and view our film at https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/AHP

Job description

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)
• 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 working with clients with a range of mental health problems
• Experience of both group and individual work
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience supervising staff and students
• Experience as a Care Coordinator
• Experience in a clinical area related to the post
• Leadership experience
• Knowledge of applying assessment tools and occupational therapy approaches in mental health

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further information is available on the Trust's website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Aldrington Centre, Brighton & Hove, BN3 4AG

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