Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their vibrant team in Brighton and Hove. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people facing mental health challenges. You will work collaboratively within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, providing essential assessments and interventions. With opportunities for professional development and supervision, this position is ideal for someone passionate about improving mental health services. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and quality improvement in healthcare.

Benefits

Regular Professional Supervision

Access to CPD Opportunities

Flexible Working

Quality Improvement Work

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mental health as an occupational therapist.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and intervention for children and young people.
• Lead specialist for the wider team and support service users.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Mental Health Assessment

Care Coordination

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Standardized Assessment Tools

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Evidence of Post Qualification Study

Registration with HPC

Job description

Job summary

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

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-CS-21683-A

Job locations

Aldrington Centre

Brighton & Hove

BN3 4AG

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) or Diana Ramsey, Professional Lead for Allied Health Professions in CAMHS & Specialist Services, [e-mail] , 07391 408204

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) or Diana Ramsey, Professional Lead for Allied Health Professions in CAMHS & Specialist Services, [e-mail] , 07391 408204

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 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 Essential

• 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
• 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 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 Essential

• 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
• 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).

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.

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

Aldrington Centre

Brighton & Hove

BN3 4AG

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aldrington Centre

Brighton & Hove

BN3 4AG

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)