Senior Occupational TherapistNHS

Job summary

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 theirinteractions 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 holderwill 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 developmentas 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 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

Job description

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.

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 todevelop professionally whilst working in psychologically safe environments.

Working in Sussex:

o Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns

o Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London

o With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure