Job summary
? Exciting Opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist! ?
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of Older Adults facing functional mental health challenges?
Larch Ward at Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing is calling for an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist with experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and experience of working in Mental Health Services to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team.
The role is for hours per week for 12 months on a Fixed Term Contract or Secondment
Why Join Us?
1. Dynamic Environment: Immerse yourself in a supportive and friendly atmosphere where collaboration is key and innovation is encouraged.
2. Meaningful Work: Make a tangible impact by providing Occupational Assessments and Interventions that focus on relapse prevention, recovery promotion and discharge facilitation.
3. Professional Development: Benefit from regular Supervision and access to a wide array of training and CPD opportunities tailored to your growth and development.
Seize this opportunity to join a team dedicated to making a real difference in Mental Health care. Apply now and be a part of something truly special.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do:
4. Conduct Occupational Assessments and Interventions, emphasizing relapse prevention, establishing roles and routines and promoting recovery.
5. Play a pivotal role in Discharge Planning by conducting Assessments, coordinating Interventions and ensuring a smooth transition for Patients back into the community.
6. Conduct Assessments in home environments to identify interventions and Equipment needs as part of Discharge Planning.
7. Work with Larch Ward's forthcoming Home First service staffed with and Clinical Support Worker. The Home First service provides up to 6 weeks OT intervention to support earlier and/or safer discharge from the Ward.
What We Offer:
8. Support and Growth: Receive regular Supervision and access to extensive training opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your Career.
9. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and embrace the diverse experiences Sussex has to offer, from scenic countryside to vibrant city life.
10. Exceptional Care Culture: Join an organization rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission, where Patient care is the top priority.
About us
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.
Working in Sussex:
11. Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed
12. Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
13. With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Other key staff survey results include:
14. 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
15. 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
16. 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
Group work is an important aspect of the Therapeutic Programme onLarch Ward and you would have the opportunity to be part of the development and coordination of this.
You will also provide Clinical Supervision to Support Staff and Activity Worker Support Staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Please see Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
17. Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
18. Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
19. Evidence of post graduate level study/training
20. Practice Education training
21. Management/Leadership training
22. Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools