Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced practitioner to join our hospital as part of a job share for 3 days a week (22.5 hours - days to be negotiated). Working within the mental health field, you will be our joint Clinical Lead for Occupational Therapy acute services based at Langley Green Hospital, Crawley. This will involve leading and managing our Occupational Therapy staff team in the adult in-patient mental health unit, as well as providing specialist clinical interventions and guidance.
Langley Green consists of four wards and we care for 70 patients within these. We also have an Acute Day Service, CRHT and Haven Service. We are passionate about delivering patient-centred care and involve patient feedback in every decision and improvement we make. We work hard to support staff wellbeing and aim to deliver compassionate and authentic leadership. You would work alongside a team of Band 7 Ward Managers and Team Leaders.
As well as holding a small caseload you will provide leadership for our dynamic and dedicated acute Occupational Therapy workforce which includes occupational therapists, support workers, activity co-ordinators, employment specialists and volunteers, focusing on high quality and effective assessment and intervention programmes.
You will be well supported with access to regular supervision, OT staff peer networks and a wide range of CPD and AHP training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining our clinical leadership team to ensure that our service improvements include an occupational perspective. This will entail the implementation of evidence-based OT assessment tools and interventions, including our group programme and furthering initiatives around patient flow, peer support, vocation and carers' involvement.
As the clinical specialist OT, you will provide clinical input and expertise around complex cases working alongside the multi-disciplinary team as well as clinical and managerial supervision for your team. You will work in partnership with the other Band 7 to provide day to day line management for the Occupational Therapy staff team. The role will involve working closely with colleagues in community services and third sector providers, building effective partnerships.
Working for our organisation
We have strong Trust values which imbue everything we do. We value our staff and provide all the support and opportunities you need to develop your potential and achieve your professional goals. We provide you with regular supervision, reflective practice opportunities, CPD forums and access to a wide range of training opportunities including:
* A programme of AHP specific training
* Quarterly Occupational Therapy CPD Hubs
* Communities of Practice (Sensory Strategies, Recovery Through Occupation, Occupational Therapy Research)
* The opportunity to participate in a range of Quality Improvement work and service innovations
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide specialist occupational therapy interventions for referred clients. To promote and develop the role of Occupational Therapy within the clinical area. To act as lead specialist in the team.
To manage a caseload of complex clients, using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
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 services within a designated team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To provide line management and clinical leadership.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of CPD.
Knowledge/Experience
* Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice.
* Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff.
* Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance.
* Experience of managing staff.
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.
Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Gemma Dorer
Job title: Professional Lead OT West Sussex Division
Email address: gemma.dorer@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07396195406
Additional information:
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please contact:
Gemma Dorer - Professional Lead Occupational Therapist - gemma.dorer@nhs.net, 07396195406
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