Job summary
- Main area
- Acute
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 354-AC-21213
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Oaklands Centre
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Come and join us
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.
Job overview
Exciting Opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of adults facing mental health challenges? Oaklands Ward at Oaklands Centre for Acute Care in Chichester is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist with experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and experience of working in Mental Health Services to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. The role is full time 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct Occupational Assessments and Interventions, emphasizing relapse prevention, establishing routines, and promoting recovery.
- Provide Clinical Supervision to O.T Support Staff and Activity Worker Support Staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Play a pivotal role in Discharge Planning by conducting Assessments, coordinating Interventions and ensuring a smooth transition for Patients back into the community.
· Group work is an important aspect of the Therapeutic Programme on Oaklands Ward and you would have the opportunity to be part of the development and coordination of this.
Working for our organisation
- Dynamic Environment: Immerse yourself in a supportive and friendly atmosphere where collaboration is key and innovation is encouraged.
- Meaningful Work: Make a tangible impact by providing Occupational Assessments and Interventions that focus on relapse prevention, recovery promotion, and discharge facilitation.
- Professional Development: Benefit from regular Supervision and access to a wide array of training and CPD opportunities tailored to your growth and development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job Description.
Get in Touch: For more information or to express interest, please contact:
- Fliss Boulton, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Telephone: 01243 791900
- Email: [email protected]
- Vikas Narvekar, Ward Manager Oaklands Ward
- Telephone: 01243 791900
- Email: [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Evidence of post graduate level study/training
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Management/Leadership training
- Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
- Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of both group and individual work
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience as a Care Coordinator
- Experience in a clinical area related to the post
- Leadership experience
- Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vikas.narvekar
- Job title
- ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 791898
- Additional information
- Fliss Boulton, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Telephone: 01243 791900
- Email: [email protected]
- Fliss Boulton, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
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