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Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker 0.4 WTE, permanent contract



We are looking for a committed (part time) Band 3 Occupational Therapy Support Worker, to work as part of the Adult Mental Health, inpatient Occupational Therapy team at Mill View Hospital, Hove, East Sussex.



The post holder will be based on Regency, our male acute admissions ward. You will be responsible for delivering both group and 1:1 therapeutic intervention to patients experiencing acute mental health difficulties. You will use specific psycho-social, occupational and sensory-based interventions to promote patients' recovery and wellbeing.



Successful candidates will have strong communication and people skills, a non-judgemental, person-centred, recovery approach and above all a compassionate, caring attitude and desire to make a difference. Skills and experience in running groups and working within a mental health setting is desirable.



If you are flexible, committed, creative and caring and forward thinking, we would love to hear from you. Some evening (up to 8pm) and weekend working may be required.



For those candidates requiring a VISA to work in the UK, please be aware that significant knowledge and experience of at least 2 years, (preferably within the NHS) is required to meet the pay threshold for a Health and Care Visa.



Please do not apply if you are unable to meet these criteria.



Previous applicants need not apply



To work under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist in the

delivery of clinical interventions using a range of technical and

creative skills to engage clients in occupational activities.



To monitor the client progress, taking account of their environment

and adjust clinical interventions accordingly with supervision from an

Occupational Therapist.



Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and

participate in planned group work, individual activities and ongoing

continuous assessment with supervision.



In return for your skills and commitment we can offer you interesting and rewarding work within a dynamic and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team that prides itself on providing the highest standard of patient clinical care; providing regular learning and development opportunities. The successful candidate will receive regular clinical supervision from the ward Occupational Therapist. The organisation has regular learning events and networks with a professional structure in place.



Contribute to occupational therapy assessments e.g. Activity of Daily

Living Assessments (ADL) and treatment plans under the guidance

of an Occupational Therapist.



Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provide a range of

activities, instructing and guiding clients with more complex needs to

support them in achieving identified occupational therapy goals.



To carry out community/home visits as directed by an Occupational

Therapist and report on the outcome.



To actively promote service user driven O.T interventions within a

recovery approach.



Have a basic working knowledge of the medication prescribed for the

persons in their care.



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