Job summary
Dementia services Chichester
We have an exciting opportunity to offer the right person to be a part of our committed and enthusiastic team working with people who have complex needs relating to their diagnosis of dementia and mental health.
This post will sit within our multidisciplinary community dementia and older persons mental health team and the successful applicant will work to deliver interventions to those people who have more complex or intensive needs where Occupational Therapy interventions will be considered beneficial. We aim to help people to remain safe and well at home and able to maintain the relationships that are important to them.
The post will work the core business hours of 0900-1700, Monday to Friday
The ability to travel across sites is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
To provide occupational therapy interventions for referred clients using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.To promote and develop the role of Occupational Therapy within the clinical area.To act as a care coordinator if appropriate.
About us
What we can offer you in returnRegular Professional supervisionAccess to a wide range of Training and CPD opportunities including;A programme of AHP specific trainingQuarterly Occupational Therapy CPD HubsCommunities of Practice (AMPS and Sensory Strategies)The opportunity to participate in a range QI work and service innovationsVaried leadership development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of clients.To provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs.To ensure occupational therapy contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards.To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local multi-professional services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of clients.To provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs.To ensure occupational therapy contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards.To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy and local multi-professional services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Evidence of post graduate level study/training
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Evidence of post graduate level study/training
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- 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
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).
