Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the staff team at Ifield Drive, for an Experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a 6 month Fixed term/Secondment. 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 the community of Crawley

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

Main duties of the job
You will be based in Crawley 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

About us
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

Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata
Contract Fixed term, 7 months
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number 354-AN-20987-A
Job locations 218 Ifield Drive, Crawley, RH11 0EP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To plan and provide a range of occupational assessments and treatments that will promote recovery and wellbeing for the people that the postholder works with. To provide occupational therapy interventions for referred clients using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hrs within the 9-5, Monday to Friday opening hours of the service.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, and do contact us for an informal conversation and to arrange to visit if you would find that helpful. We are really interested to hear from you.

Qualifications
Essential

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

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact details
Team Leader Catherine Taylor
Email: c.taylor25@nhs.net
Phone: 01293652300