Senior Occupational Therapist

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Horsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Horsham is seeking an Experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. You will contribute to assessments, plan and deliver specialist OT interventions and lead Recovery Through Activity sessions.

Our therapeutic model emphasises relational, trauma-informed care and mentalisation-based therapy. The role offers supervision, opportunities for further training, and close liaison with acute and third-sector partners to

Qualifications

• Experience as Band 6 OT is required.
• Experience in community mental health environments is preferred.
• Ability to plan and deliver group activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist OT assessments and interventions for adults with severe mental health conditions.
• Deliver Recovery Through Activity sessions to support recovery from an OT perspective.
• Work with the neighbourhood mental health team and partner services to support wellbeing.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the staff team at Horsham Specialist Adults Service, for an Experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist.

We are looking for an individual interested in creative and collaborative working and to develop skills in group therapy and to work as an integral part of the neighbourhood mental health team in Horsham.

Our therapeutic model is grounded in a relational environment which promotes service users to understand more about themselves and their interactions with others, and to make changes in their lives.

Our work is informed by attachment and trauma-informed approaches enabling for relational and meaningful co-production.

The post holder will provide specialist OT assessment, plan and deliver interventions for individual service users. Alongside this the post holder will be instrumental in delivering Recovery Through Activity sessions to support recovery from an Occupational therapy perspective.

Our core model is mentalisation-based therapy (MBT) and the successful applicant will be encouraged to access further training and development as part of their role.

All staff are supported through a comprehensive supervision package and reflective practice

You will be based in Horsham providing assessments and treatment for clients with severe and enduring mental health conditions, liaising with acute care services, Crisis cafes in partnerships with local 3rd sector providers, Police Street triage options and Police Custody Healthcare to support clients with their mental health and wellbeing

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across

Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire. Staff wellbeing is of central importance in the Trust, and we encourage our staff to develop professionally whilst working in psychologically safe environments.

Working In Sussex

• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
• Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
• With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bucci Fafa Young Job title: Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07922591516