Senior Occupational Therapist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the East Early Intervention for Psychosis team for suitably qualified individuals with an interest in psychosis toenhance their clinical skills in this specialist field.

Working to support the national agenda of intervening early in the development of psychosis we would welcome applications from Occupational Therapists to engage with our caseload to help them achieve positive health outcomes.

As an EIP practitioner you will be part of a team that triages, assesses and offers a treatment pathway over a 3 year period in line with NICEguidelines to people who are experiencing first episode of psychosis.You need to utilise social inclusion and Recovery approaches and develop links with other agencies and GP surgeries within the community tocreate opportunities for individuals and promote collaborative working.We are looking for individuals with a mature approach who have the ability to motivate, to have excellent communications skills to be able to workwith a broad age range of clients; and are able to adopt a flexible, creative, adaptable and proactive approach to your work.

Main duties of the job

You will hold a share of the team caseload in line with EIP guidelines and have the support of experienced clinicians within the multi-disciplinaryteam and be expected to work to a high standard in engaging with and educating clients and their support network. In addition you will benefitfrom regular supervision and monthly service focussed CPD events.

We are looking to support suitable clinicians in training in Family Interventionand Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis over the next few years in order to build on key psychological interventions that we offer.

The applicant should have an awareness of national drivers in reference to physical health and psychiatric medications.Candidates must be able to demonstrate and give examples of their experience within their supporting information relating to the essential criteria outlined on the job description.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.