Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work as part of our acute mental health, inpatient occupational therapy team at Mill View Hospital, in the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove. You will be based on our female acute admissions ward and be responsible for providing specialist occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning and a range of 1:1 and group interventions to women with mental health needs. You will form an integral part of the dynamic multidisciplinary team and play a key role in contributing to safe and effective discharges. You will be responsible for supervising the occupational therapy support worker. This is a fantastic development opportunity for both a band 5 OT's who feel ready to increase their level of challenge and responsibility or an existing band 6 who wishes to broaden their expert knowledge and skills in a clinical specialism. This could also be a band 5-6 development opportunity for someone with relevant skills, experience and a passion for working with women. We welcome candidates with effective communication and organisation skills, a compassionate, person-centred approach, able to demonstrate confidence and self-awareness and above all a caring attitude and desire to make a difference. You will need to possess effective time management skills to manage your own caseload and work through the OT process. Main duties of the job To manage a caseload and provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions, 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 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 andperformance standards. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy service and impact. About us In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you highly rewarding work within an established, innovative, forward thinking occupational therapy team that prides itself on being a supportive team, providing regular learning and development opportunities and clinical supervision. The organisation has regular CPD events and networks, and excellent training opportunities, with a professional structure in place. You will also have access to our fantastic AHP training prospectus and a range of AHP training opportunities and communities of practice including Sensory Processing, Recovery through Activity, Occupational Formulation and Research and Innovation. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations Mill View Hospital Nevill Avenue Hove BN37HZ Job description Job responsibilities - Operate as (or working towards) a senior occupational therapy practitioner and manage an appropriate complex clinical caseload.- Promote evidence based OT practice.- Provide a specialised range of clinical interventions and demonstrate knowledge of modelsof practice.- Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensureeffectiveness of interventions.- Provide clinical assessment, formulation, intervention, and review.- Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary best practice clinical guidelines andprotocols.- Have a basic working knowledge of the medication prescribed for the persons in their care. Any reported or observed side effects must be brought to the attention of the prescriber. - Supervise the work of more junior qualified staff and provide support and guidance.- Ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained inaccordance with Professional and Trust standards and to provide specialist occupational therapy reports.- To adhere to Trust risk management policies and procedures.- To champion occupational and recovery approaches within the service area. See attached JD for full description and responsibilities. For band 5-6 development applicants, please refer to band 5 JD for essential criteria and band 6 JD for what you would be working towards. Job description Job responsibilities - Operate as (or working towards) a senior occupational therapy practitioner and manage an appropriate complex clinical caseload.- Promote evidence based OT practice.- Provide a specialised range of clinical interventions and demonstrate knowledge of modelsof practice.- Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensureeffectiveness of interventions.- Provide clinical assessment, formulation, intervention, and review.- Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary best practice clinical guidelines andprotocols.- Have a basic working knowledge of the medication prescribed for the persons in their care. Any reported or observed side effects must be brought to the attention of the prescriber. - Supervise the work of more junior qualified staff and provide support and guidance.- Ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained inaccordance with Professional and Trust standards and to provide specialist occupational therapy reports.- To adhere to Trust risk management policies and procedures.- To champion occupational and recovery approaches within the service area. See attached JD for full description and responsibilities. For band 5-6 development applicants, please refer to band 5 JD for essential criteria and band 6 JD for what you would be working towards. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy Evidence of post graduate level study/training Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist Management/Leadership training 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 Experience as a Care Coordinator Experience in a clinical area related to the post Leadership experience Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy Evidence of post graduate level study/training Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist Management/Leadership training 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 Experience as a Care Coordinator Experience in a clinical area related to the post Leadership experience Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Mill View Hospital Nevill Avenue Hove BN37HZ Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)