Job Description

Dementia services Chichester



We have an exciting opportunity to offer the right person to be a part of our committed and enthusiastic team working with people who have complex needs relating to their diagnosis of dementia and mental health.



This post will sit within our multidisciplinary community dementia and older persons mental health team and the successful applicant will work to deliver interventions to those people who have more complex or intensive needs where Occupational Therapy interventions will be considered beneficial. We aim to help people to remain safe and well at home and able to maintain the relationships that are important to them.



The post will work the core business hours of 0900-1700, Monday to Friday



The ability to travel across sites is essential for this role.



To provide occupational therapy interventions for referred clients using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To promote and develop the role of Occupational Therapy within the clinical area.

To act as a care coordinator if appropriate.



What we can offer you in return

Regular Professional supervision

Access to a wide range of Training and CPD opportunities including;

A programme of AHP specific training

Quarterly Occupational Therapy CPD Hubs

Communities of Practice (AMPS and Sensory Strategies)

The opportunity to participate in a range QI work and service innovations

Varied leadership development opportunities



To manage a caseload of clients.

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 multi-professional services.