Job summary
Full Time Band 6 Occupational Therapist (would consider a band 5-6 development Role)
An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 6 Occupational Therapist in the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service (SFEDS). This role is advertised as a band 6, however may consider a band 5 development role to band 6 for a suitable candidate. This would be supported by the leadership team within the first 12 months of employment.
This a permanent role and we encourage staff who are also looking for a job share/ flexible working or part time hours. If you are interested in applying for this role as a secondment, please contact us to discuss further.
We are a family-based service working across the Sussex County with children, young people and their parents / carers / family members to treat Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Atypical Anorexia Nervosa. This role will be based at Aldrington Centre, Hove alongside involving some travel across the Sussex area.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with this client group. You need to be caring, compassionate and a good communicator, with a commitment to improving the lives of our service users through creative, evidence-based practice. You will need to be flexible and adaptable in response to best practice.
Please see https://www.sussexcamhs.nhs.uk/our-services/service-finder/sussex-family-eating-disorder-service for more information.
Main duties of the job
This role requires staff to work as an occupational therapist alongside some lead practitioner responsibilities and provide 1-1 and group interventions. You will be responsible for working collaboratively with service users & the families on your caseload to create care plans that meet their needs and maximise their participation in everyday life.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to complete robust clinical assessments, an ability to effectively support and reduce risk, inclusive care and treatment planning as well as robust caseload management.
You will be supported by the Divisions Specialist Occupational Therapist, the wider MDT and our partnership OT colleagues to promote and develop the role of Occupational Therapy within this clinical area. You will be actively encouraged and supported to implement evidence- based practice changes, and develop your own knowledge and experience, and that of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in the role of OT, and the nine key OT interventions delivered within the service. You will actively participate in the screening of OT referrals received via the OT referral pathway within the service, and attend regular in-service OT meetings and education sessions.
In return the successful applicant will be supported by a professional, highly motivated and caring MDT. You will be provided with regular clinical and managerial supervision, as well as in wider OT meetings and peer support.
About us
This is an excellent time for Occupational Therapists to be joining Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as we have launched our first AHP Strategy and can offer the following to you:
Regular professional supervision
The opportunity to participate in a range of quality improvement work and service innovations.
Access to a wide range of training and CPD opportunities including
o A programme of AHP specific training
o Quarterly Occupational Therapy CPD Hubs
o Communities of Practice (Recovery through Activity and Sensory Strategies)
Have a look at our AHP strategy and view our film at https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/AHP
As a Trust employee you will enjoy the standard NHS annual leave entitlement and pension schemes. We offer and support flexible working and part time working, and encourage those looking to develop their own learning and career development to apply.
We value our team's ideas and are always working towards improving how we deliver patient care and carer support. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Occupational Therapy:
To plan and provide a range of occupational assessments and treatments that will promote recovery and wellbeing for the young people and families with severe Anorexia Nervosa.
To support the promotion of Occupational Therapy within the clinical area and to contribute to the development of the OT pathway at Spring Tide.
To contribute to and facilitate occupational therapy interventions via group work with regular support and supervision.
To identify OT therapy goals as part of overall care
To offer specialist clinical supervision for junior OT staff at Spring Tide.
General:
To manage a caseload of young people and their families with the regular support and supervision of a team manager and professional supervisor, using evidence based/ client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. This includes being part of a mini team for a young person and family, being involved in the family work and care co-ordination involving liaising with relevant agencies outside of Spring Tide i.e, community mental health teams/Eating Disorder Teams, Schools, GP's and hospitals (both mental health inpatient and general medicine).
To contribute to the overall running of the therapeutic day at Spring Tide, including taking on the role of shift co-ordinator on a rota basis, joining meal supports for young people, taking on simple kitchen duties as needed, and working with the Multi-Disciplinary team to create a welcoming and positive environment for the young people and families.
To contribute to the Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting on a weekly basis, take part in reflective practice and relevant trainings and work in a collaborative way with all staff.
To provide excellent risk assessment and management for young people with complex mental and physical health problems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Occupational Therapy:
To plan and provide a range of occupational assessments and treatments that will promote recovery and wellbeing for the young people and families with severe Anorexia Nervosa.
To support the promotion of Occupational Therapy within the clinical area and to contribute to the development of the OT pathway at Spring Tide.
To contribute to and facilitate occupational therapy interventions via group work with regular support and supervision.
To identify OT therapy goals as part of overall care
To offer specialist clinical supervision for junior OT staff at Spring Tide.
General:
To manage a caseload of young people and their families with the regular support and supervision of a team manager and professional supervisor, using evidence based/ client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. This includes being part of a mini team for a young person and family, being involved in the family work and care co-ordination involving liaising with relevant agencies outside of Spring Tide i.e, community mental health teams/Eating Disorder Teams, Schools, GP's and hospitals (both mental health inpatient and general medicine).
To contribute to the overall running of the therapeutic day at Spring Tide, including taking on the role of shift co-ordinator on a rota basis, joining meal supports for young people, taking on simple kitchen duties as needed, and working with the Multi-Disciplinary team to create a welcoming and positive environment for the young people and families.
To contribute to the Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting on a weekly basis, take part in reflective practice and relevant trainings and work in a collaborative way with all staff.
To provide excellent risk assessment and management for young people with complex mental and physical health problems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Evidence of post graduate level study/training
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Practice Education Training
- Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Desirable
- Management / Leadership training
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
- Experience of group and individual work
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience as a care co-ordinator
- Comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health
Desirable
- Experience in eating disorders
- Research experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex condition related information to service users/carers/colleagues
- Able to work with others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices
- Able to develop partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies
- Able to demonstrate the ability to work in a participatory way
- Ability to use the Trust IT systems including email and electronic clinical records
Approach and Values
Essential
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs in eating disorders and those of the Trust
- Ability to travel across sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Evidence of post graduate level study/training
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Practice Education Training
- Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Desirable
- Management / Leadership training
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
- Experience of group and individual work
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience as a care co-ordinator
- Comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health
Desirable
- Experience in eating disorders
- Research experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex condition related information to service users/carers/colleagues
- Able to work with others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices
- Able to develop partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies
- Able to demonstrate the ability to work in a participatory way
- Ability to use the Trust IT systems including email and electronic clinical records
Approach and Values
Essential
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs in eating disorders and those of the Trust
- Ability to travel across sites
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).
