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Senior Occupational Therapist
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 2345360
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the staff team at Horsham Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NHMT) Adults Service, for an Experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
We are a friendly, supportive and recovery-focused multidisciplinary team that values the unique skills and perspective Occupational Therapists bring to assessment, intervention, team working and service development. The NHMT provides person-centred, recovery-focused support to adults experiencing serious mental health difficulties. As part of our team, you will support people to achieve their recovery goals, maximise independence and improve quality of life through meaningful occupation and engagement in their communities. This is an exciting time to join Sussex Partnership as community mental health transformation continues to develop integrated neighbourhood services in partnership with primary care, social care, housing, voluntary sector organisations and local communities. You will have opportunities to further develop your specialist occupational therapy skills, deliver innovative occupation-focused interventions and build your experience in facilitating therapeutic groups and recovery-focused programmes across the service.
All staff are supported through a comprehensive supervision and Allied Health training package including Communities of Practice.
Main duties of the job
You will be based in Horsham 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
About us
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 todevelop professionally whilst working in psychologically safe environments.
Working in Sussex:
o Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
o Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
o With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
354-AN-21032-A
Job locations
Horsham NMHT
Horsham NMT
RH12 1RJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan and provide a range of occupational assessments and treatments that will promote recovery and wellbeing for the people that the postholder 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan and provide a range of occupational assessments and treatments that will promote recovery and wellbeing for the people that the postholder 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
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Horsham NMHT
Horsham NMT
RH12 1RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Horsham NMHT
Horsham NMT
RH12 1RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)