Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is looking for a passionate Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist. This role is pivotal in a collaborative effort between health and social care, focusing on supporting young people aged 11-17. You'll join a dedicated Clinical Multi-Disciplinary Team, providing essential assessments and interventions. Your expertise will help families navigate challenges, fostering meaningful engagement in activities. If you're adaptable, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to excellence and community impact!

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and experienced in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions.
• Support young people and families in meaningful activities.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Assessment

Consultation Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Post Qualification Study

Registration with HPC

Practice Education Training

Tools

Standardised Occupational Therapy Assessment Tools

Job description

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area: Occupational Therapy - CAMHS

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours:

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (We would consider applications for 0.6 WTE up to 1.0 WTE)

Job ref: 354-CS-21626

Site: Swift SFS Town, Eastbourne

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum / pro rata if not full time

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59

Welcome from our Chief Executive

Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills, and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care.

As a Trust, we are committed to making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during the interview what opportunities we can offer.

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, creative Occupational Therapist to join an exciting new collaboration between health and social care in East Sussex. You will be a core member of a small Clinical Multi-Disciplinary Team (CL-MDT) supporting the work of the Connected Families (CF) Coaching Team and wider specialist adolescent services.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside colleagues as part of the CL-MDT, you will be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy assessment, consultation, and interventions. You will support young people alongside the parent and/or coach to explore and/or return to meaningful and valued activity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be a successful Occupational Therapist in our team you will be:

• Registered with HCPC
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role
• Able to communicate effectively in complex and challenging circumstances
• Adaptable, organised, compassionate, and a team player
• Experienced in a multi-disciplinary children and young person's environment
• Experienced working with families facing tough times, particularly with young people aged 11-17.

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

Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities.

In the event of an excessive number of applicants, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.

Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range, but previous NHS experience may be considered.