Band 6 Therapist

3 weeks ago

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

Are you looking to further your Occupational Therapy career in a recovery oriented, occupation-focused, supportive multidisciplinary service?


We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (OT) to lead the OT team at The Chichester Centre, providing mental health care and treatment for men and women, in conditions of low security. We are a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services and actively engage in the Peer Review cycle as well as other quality assurance visits.


We offer a commitment to staff support, regular supervision and CPD an opportunity to gain specialist experience in forensic practice encouragement and support to undertake training and professional development and opportunities to be involved with research.


To provide Occupational Therapy interventions as part of a multidisciplinary approach to meeting the health and social care needs of people who use our services.


To contribute to and facilitate Occupational Therapy interventions including individual and group work within the centre and accessing community resources.
The Chichester Centre has 49 beds across 3 wards two wards for men, and one for women. Each ward has a full multidisciplinary team comprising nursing, medical, social work and psychology colleagues in addition to OT. There is also a drama therapist who works across the unit, and we have volunteers who come in to facilitate specific activities. Interventions are offered on an individual and group basis, both within the centre and through accessing the community. This may include community leisure facilities, as well as education/ learning, activity-specific groups, and volunteering.
Clinical Operate as a senior occupational therapy practitioner and manage an appropriate complex clinical caseload.Promote evidence based practice in occupational therapy and the relevant mental health service/ learning disability service.Ensure representation in strategic meetings and raise awareness of the contribution of occupational therapy.
LeadershipTo fully participate in the Trusts performance review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.To provide effective guidance, supervision and appraisals for junior staff.Staff and Training Supervise occupational therapy staff and ensure all staff receive a performance review and personal development plan on an annual basis in conjunction with operational managers.To participate in the annual training analysis for occupational therapy staff in the locality care group
Research and Development Contribute and participate in occupational therapy research and development, working with clinical specialist therapist and education providers and in line with Trust and service area research priorities.

Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
Evidence of post graduate level study/training
Management/Leadership training
Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools

Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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