Occupational Therapist
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Horsham, England
- Salary
- £33,706 to £40,588 a year pro rata
- Closing date
- 14 Apr 2023
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- Sector
- Healthcare
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Job Details
Job summary The Horsham based community Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health Service (DOPMHS), are looking for a full time band 6 OT to join their friendly multi-disciplinary team. The team office is based at New Park House, adjacent to the beautiful Horsham Park and a few minutes' walk from the town centre
The team support people living with dementia (and their carers) who have complexpresentations, such as high levels of distress, significant mood disturbance, concurrent hallucinations/ psychosis or paranoia or behaviours such as physical/ verbal aggression and agitation. The team also supports older adults with a range of mental health diagnosis.
The successful OT will be an integral member of the MDT and alongside lead practitioner duties, will have protected time to perform OT specific assessment and interventions including group work. They will be supported by their colleagues within the DOPMHS team as well as by the wider OT community where they will have regular OT led professional/ clinical supervision and will be invited to attend practice development groups and have access to other CPD opportunities.
If you would like more information please contact Joella Tucknott, Professional Lead OT for Older Adult Service in West Sussex. Email: Joella.tucknott@spft.nhs.uk, Tel: 07388 376591. Main duties of the job The Horsham based community Dementia and Older Persons Mental Health Service (DOPMHS), are looking for a full time band 6 OT to join their friendly multi-disciplinary team. The team office is based at New Park House, adjacent to the beautiful Horsham Park and a few minutes' walk from the town centre.
The team support people living with dementia (and their carers) who have complex presentations, such as high levels of distress, significant mood disturbance, concurrent hallucinations/ psychosis or paranoia or behaviours such as physical/ verbal aggression and agitation. The team also supports older adults with a range of mental health diagnosis The successful OT will be an integral member of the MDT and alongside lead practitioner duties, will have protected time to perform OT specific assessment and interventions including group work. They will be supported by their colleagues within the DOPMHS team as well as by the wider OT community where they will have regular OT led professional/ clinical supervision and will be invited to attend practice development groups and have access to other CPD opportunities. About us What you can expect in return As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do. As a Mental Health OT in our team we can offer you:
- Access to full psychological and wellbeing support, via our internal wellbeing team
- Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development
- Free parking on-site
- Access to a host of discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars)
- A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC
- Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays
Date posted 30 March 2023 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £33,706 to £40,588 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 354-AN-20443-B Job locations New Park house North Street Horsham
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Company
Who we are
We provide specialist NHS mental health and learning disability services in south east England. People receive care, treatment and support from us in hospital, at home and from a range of community services. Our services are rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission and ‘outstanding’ for caring.
Where we are
We provide services for people of all ages across Sussex and services for children and young people in Hampshire. There’s something for everyone in our local area, whether that’s the hustle and bustle of Brighton, the scenic South Downs or our wonderful coastline where you can chill out to the sound of the surf.
What we can offer you
When you join us, you’ll be coming to work in an organisation that puts people first. We’ll do everything we can to make you feel valued, respected and included. You will be given plenty of opportunities here for your career to flourish. We’re an organisation which is strong on innovation, research and learning, and we will support your development and help you learn new skills in whichever team or service you work in.
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- Website
- https://careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/
- Telephone
- 01903843000
- Location
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Trust HQ
Swandean
Arundel Road
Worthing
BN13 3EP
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