Experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist

We're looking for people who share our values of compassion, accountability and optimism to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services and we're proud to make a difference every day. At SPFT we put people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development. We actively promote flexible working and understand how important work life balance is, especially in healthcare. Whether it's part time hours, hybrid working or flexible start and finish times, we'll explore what works for you and the role. We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may choose to use it to help prepare your application. We welcome innovation but ask that anything you submit reflects your own abilities, experience and voice. AI can support how you describe your skills and experience, but it should never replace your own words as we want to get to know you. We're shaping a workplace where ideas are encouraged, technology supports you and everyone has a voice in how we improve. If that sounds like the kind of organisation you want to be part of, we'd love to hear from you., The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the therapeutic culture of the Bluebell House community
• Provide specialist OT assessments and therapeutic interventions
• Offer supervision to members of the Bluebell House team
• Support with service evaluation, audit and research
A willingness to work as a team member is a core requirement of the role. You will demonstrate experience of and commitment to working with people with complex emotional needs and the ability to use your skills and experience to deliver and develop the therapeutic programme. We particularly welcome applicants who have previous experience working with groups and/or with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder. The successful applicant will receive regular supervision and group reflective practice as well as access to relevant training. There are opportunities to be involved with developments in the West Sussex Complex Emotional Needs pathway and Community Transformation, as well as local and Trust wide Clinical Academic Groups and professional networks.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the staff team at Bluebell House, for an Experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist (0.6wte). We are looking for an individual interested in creative and collaborative working and to develop skills in group therapy. You will join the friendly and committed staff team made up of psychology, team lead, arts therapies and peer support.

Bluebell House is a specialist service offering a 3 day a week group programme for people with complex emotional needs and relational trauma. Our therapeutic model is grounded in a relational environment which promotes service users to understand more about themselves and their interactions with others, and to make changes in their lives. Our work is informed by attachment and trauma-informed approaches enabling for relational and meaningful co-production. The post holder will provide specialist OT assessment, plan and deliver interventions for individual service users. Alongside this the post holder will be instrumental in delivering Recovery Through Activity sessions to support recovery from an Occupational therapy perspective. Our core model is mentalisation-based therapy (MBT) and the successful applicant will be encouraged to access further training and development as part of their role. All staff are supported through a comprehensive supervision package and reflective practice., Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across

Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire. Staff wellbeing is of central importance in the Trust, and we encourage our staff to develop professionally whilst working in psychologically safe environments. Working in Sussex:
• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
• Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
• With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
Bluebell House is based in a dedicated building on the Horsham Hospital site and takes referrals from across West Sussex.
• We promote compassionate leadership, provide you with regular clinical and line management supervision, CPD forums and access toa wide range of training opportunities including:
• A programme of AHP specific training
• Quarterly Occupational Therapy CPD Hubs
• Communities of Practice (OTAGO, Recovery Through Activity, Sensory Strategies etc)
• The opportunity to participate in a range Quality Improvement work and service innovations
• Varied leadership development opportunities, To plan and provide a range of occupational assessments and treatments that will promote recovery and wellbeing for the people that the post holder works with. To provide occupational therapy interventions for referred clients using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Working Pattern: 0.6wte within the 9-5, Monday to Friday opening hours of the service. See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Please apply using the link in this advert, and do contact us for an informal conversation and to arrange to visit if you would find that helpful. We are really interested to hear from you. SPFT is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented. Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced. SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. We expect all staff and bank workers to share this commitment and complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.