Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our B5 mixed OT rotation in the Chichester/Bognor area. These posts are open to new graduates, those due to qualify soon, Occupational Therapists wishing to return to practice and more experienced Occupational Therapists who want to broaden their clinical skills in a variety of specialities.
We are looking for highly motivated applicants with excellent communication skills and a drive for clinical excellence. The rotation facilitates the development of skills and competencies beyond graduate level in a variety of clinical specialties, both physical and mental health. These include:
Chichester Community Therapy Team
Don Baines Intermediate Care Unit, Bognor Regis
Working Age Mental Health Services - Enhanced Community Rehabilitation Service Recovery Rehab Unit - Connolly House, Chichester Forensic Healthcare Services, Low secure inpatient service at The Chichester Centre,
Each rotation lasts six months. The rotational scheme works in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of an established MDT preceptorship programme, have a personalised development plan, detailed clinical competencies, regular supervision and a diverse range of AHP and Occupational Therapy specific training and CPD opportunities to develop your occupational therapy knowledge and skills. Our rotations offer great peer support with regular CPD/Peer support events. We understand the transition from student to practitioner and are well set up to support you in your new occupational therapy career.
To manage a caseload of up to 17 patients on Pine Ward (under the supervision of senior colleagues). This will include undertaking assessment, treatment planning and delivering therapeutic interventions both on the ward, across the service and in the community.
About us
The Chichester Centre is a low secure inpatient service providing care and treatment for men and women across three wards. There are two male wards and one female ward. It is located close to St Richard's general hospital in College Lane, Chichester.
As well as in-patient work, emphasis is placed on development of social inclusion opportunities - including links with local College, Chichester Festival Theatre, Graylingwell Development Trust , volunteer and leisure organisations.
The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of groups as well as developing skill base in the use of standardised assessments
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will develop an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy in the specialism of forensic mental health inpatient services.
You will work in collaboration with the service user to develop an occupational formulation and identify individual goals.
You will work as part of Pine's multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing, occupational therapy, peer support, psychiatry, psychology and social work.
You will work alongside partner agencies and services to promote inclusion and access to wider opportunities for service users.
You will be involved in the day-to-day planning and facilitation of evidence based and recovery focused activities with support of the OT support and Peer Support workforce.
To attend core mandatory training or profession specific training where available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will develop an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy in the specialism of forensic mental health inpatient services.
You will work in collaboration with the service user to develop an occupational formulation and identify individual goals.
You will work as part of Pine's multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing, occupational therapy, peer support, psychiatry, psychology and social work.
You will work alongside partner agencies and services to promote inclusion and access to wider opportunities for service users.
You will be involved in the day-to-day planning and facilitation of evidence based and recovery focused activities with support of the OT support and Peer Support workforce.
To attend core mandatory training or profession specific training where available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience running groups/activities
- Experience of being supervised
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties
- Experience working as part of a team
- Experience running groups/activities
- Experience of being supervised
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
