Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

Are you B6 Occupational Therapist who wants to develop their skills and experience working with people with Complex Psychosis in the Norwich, North and South Norfolk area? Are you passionate about teamwork and making a positive difference in people's lives? We'd love for you to join us working in our new Rehabilitation for Complex Psychosis community mental health team based at Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich.



The fast growing team has a Consultant Psychiatrist, AHP lead, Lead Psychologist, Community mental health nurses, Occupational Therapists, CGL Senior Recovery workers, NCC Social workers. We look forward to a dedicated Occupational Therapist joining our friendly and creative team, please contact us to discuss our progress and your potential place with us.



The team has been developed as part of the local community transformation programme and is focussed on improving the lives of adults with complex enduring psychosis with the aim of ensuring people can have rehabilitation when and where they need it.

Main duties of the job

You will be working alongside our AHP Lead in a multi disciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Community Mental Health Nurses, Peer Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, CGL and Social Workers.



You will drive the Occupational Therapy element of the rehabilitation pathway. Your role will involve providing comprehensive OT assessment and formulation to deliver specific OT interventions across the service user cohort, in collaboration with the MDT.



Supervision, professional development and staff welfare are important to the service and time and support will be available to engage in all these important roles. Our post holder would be able to attend any meetings and training in order to strengthen their understanding of Occupational Therapy and to maintain their evidence-based practice and CPD hours. A variety of CPD opportunities can be explored depending on your career pathway. The wider trust has a range of AHP networks which will support you in developing your Occupational Therapy skills, for example training in assessment tools and taking part in workstreams to further enhance AHP services.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Diploma / Degree in OT Clinical supervisor qualification or willing to work towards it

Desirable criteria

Relevant post graduate training courses #

Experience

Essential criteria

Have significant post registration experience Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience

Desirable criteria

Supporting service development #

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatment with designated client group. Able to effectively prioritise own work load #

Other

Essential criteria

Ability to travel independently.

YOUR APPLICATION



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.