Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

1 week ago


Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Join Us and Lead the Way

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey in transforming mental health care? An extraordinary opportunity awaits for a dynamic Occupational Therapist to spearhead a ground breaking initiative in West Sussex

An amazing new opportunity has arisen for a trail blazing Occupational Therapist to lead the way in developing our Home First Service, offering Occupational Therapy services to support faster and/or safer discharge from our adult acute wards, in partnership with the fantastic DORS (Discharge Outreach Recovery Service) provided by Venture People

Main duties of the job

Trailblaze : Lead the charge in developing a visionary service model, redefining the way Occupational Therapy supports individuals on their path to wellness. Empowerment : Provide expert clinical assessment and intervention, unlocking the potential of those with the most complex needs. Guidance : Offer invaluable clinical advice and support to our dedicated DORS recovery workers, ensuring the delivery of top-tier, person-centered re-ablement services. Inspiration : Foster a culture of collaboration and enthusiasm, igniting passion and commitment to recovery-based approaches within our team and beyond. Innovation and evaluation : Drive service development initiatives, fueling creativity and ingenuity to elevate the quality and effectiveness of our offerings. Leadership: Provide clinical and professional leadership across our 2 Home First Later Life Occupational Therapy teams to ensure consistency and adherence to the model

About us

Why choose us?

Career Development: Be closely involved in developing this new role and evaluating its impact, with excellent support and supervision throughout. Professional Growth: Participate in a range of QI work, service innovations, and join our communities of practice, including AMPS, Sensory Strategies, and Recovery Through Activity. Team Environment: Collaborate with a friendly OT team, including OT clinical support workers, medical staff, nursing colleagues, psychologists, and community practitioners. Training and CPD: Access an excellent programme of AHP-specific training, quarterly Occupational Therapy CPD Hubs, and a variety of CPD opportunities - see the AHP training prospectus To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID. Job description

Job responsibilities

Why Choose Us?

Innovation : Be at the forefront of revolutionizing Occupational Therapy services, pioneering a new era of community-focused care. Collaboration : Partner with the exceptional DORS team from Venture People to create seamless transitions for our service users. Impact : Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs, guiding them toward faster and safer discharge and empowering their journey to recovery. Leadership : Take the helm in shaping the future of our Home First Later Life Occupational Therapy teams, driving excellence and innovation every step of the way.

R equirements for Success:

Passion : Bring an unwavering zeal for innovation and a deep commitment to transforming mental health care. Expertise : Showcase excellent clinical skills and a experience of leadership in service development. Collaboration : Thrive in partnership environments, using your experience to foster meaningful collaborations with a diverse range of organisations. Drive : Literally and figuratively As a vital part of this role involves driving, you'll need to be a confident driver with access to your own vehicle. Qualifications : Hold a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered to practice in the UK. Experience : Demonstrate a minimum of two years post-graduate experience in mental health settings, with a preference for experience with older adults.

See the Job description for further details

Ready to Embark on this Exciting Journey? Join us in reshaping the landscape of mental health care, where innovation meets impact and every day brings new opportunities for growth and fulfillment. Don't just imagine the possibilitiescreate them with us Apply now and let's make a difference together.

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

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

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