Senior Occupational Therapist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 or 6 Occupational Therapist/Specialist Occupational Therapist with a passion for working in the community to join our developing Neighbourhood Mental Health Team at Mill View Hospital, in Hove. We are a friendly and welcoming multi-disciplinary team, which works with a range of different mental health issues. Based in the culturally diverse and creative city of Brighton and Hove, this is the ideal team in which to grow and develop professionally!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist/Senior Occupational Therapist with experience of working with people with complex mental health conditions in a relevant setting. As part of the role you will be offering your professional input into the multi disciplinary team, by carrying out specific occupational therapy assessments as well as holding a small caseload.  This can include for those needing specific Occupational Therapy Interventions, or general complex mental health needs. As part of the Occupational Therapy structure you will receive professional supervision and be able to access regular CPD sessions and training.

The successful applicant will develop their skills in carrying out assessments, formulating plans and managing a diverse caseload of service users, while maintaining high standards of documentation. The service is looking to appoint somebody who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative and resourceful, and who has a passion for working with people and for developing good working relationships with carers. You will have the opportunity to forge close links with the third (voluntary) sector, as well as with other specialist teams within the Trust.  This is a really exciting time to join our team as we move into Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams and work much more closely with our colleagues in Primary Care and the third sector.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document for full details on the role and responsibilities. For further information, or if you wish to have an informal visit please contact Jo Coombs, Lead Occupational Therapist for West ATS on [email protected]