Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (Would also be offered as a Secondment if internal SPFT employee)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 354-AN-20936
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 218 Ifield Drive
- Town
- Crawley
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/02/2026 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
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the staff team at Ifield Drive, for an Experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a 6 month Fixed term/Secondment. We are looking for an individual interested in creative and collaborative working and to develop skills in group therapy and to work as an integral part of the neighbourhood mental health team in the community of Crawley
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
Main duties of the job
You will be based in Crawley providing assessments and treatment for clients with severe and enduring mental health conditions, liaising with acute care services, Crisis cafes in partnerships with local 3rd sector providers, Police Street triage options and Police Custody Healthcare to support clients with their mental health and wellbeing
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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: 37.5 hrs 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.
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
- Practice Education training
- Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Taylor
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01293 652300
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