Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention in Psychosis Service
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Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS) - Occupational Therapist
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS) based in Horsham are looking to recruit a full-time occupational therapist to join the team in a new band 5 to band 6 development role, to complement our existing multidisciplinary team.
This post is ideal for a newly qualified professional or a professional already working at a band 5 level looking to progress in their career to a band 6 lead practitioner within EIPS. We will offer you a bespoke programme, and a supportive and creative approach to guide you from a band 5 to band 6 lead practitioner.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, progressive EIP team, supporting clients with First Episode Psychosis and At-Risk Mental State to have a positive, hopeful and meaningful experience of mental health services.
If you would like to make a real difference to the lives of those living with Psychosis and their recovery using your professional training and skills, please apply.
The service has a strong ethos of hope and is dedicated to and passionate about supporting people aged 14 - 65 who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) or people aged 14 - 35 with an At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) to meet their mental health needs, achieve personal recovery and enable people to get back on track with their lives and achieve their goals.
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The service adopts a whole team approach, and you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver evidence-based interventions.
The successful applicant will support a small caseload of clients in the community from point of referral to discharge, providing effective care co-ordination for up to 3 years. Through developing therapeutic relationships, the post holder will work collaboratively with clients and their families and wider MDT to create person-centred care and treatment plans which aim to reduce distress, maintain independence, prevent relapse, promote recovery and social inclusion.
Previous experience of supporting clients with mental health and social care difficulties is beneficial. You will be supported to develop specialist knowledge and skills to support those presenting with First Episode of Psychosis. It is important the successful applicants have a keen interest in understanding the principles and ethos of early intervention and this client group. You can find out more information about our approach here: What is Early Intervention in Psychosis?
This small, friendly, multi-disciplinary team is based at New Park House in Horsham, situated in front of Horsham Park, a short walk from the train station and within walking distance of the town centre shops and cafes. Horsham is within easy reach of Brighton, Crawley, Surrey and the surrounding areas.
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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team within Sussex EIP. The Horsham EIP team is one of 6 EIPS teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care.
As this post is for a developmental position you will be provided with regular supervision, mentoring, team support, access to preceptorships, a protected caseload and clear objectives (linked to the EIPS development pathway Competencies Framework) in order for you to meet your goals.
As a service we offer a real commitment to support your continuing professional development through a variety of internal and external training opportunities and university accredited courses.
The base for this post is in Horsham however the team regularly works flexibly and at times remotely using a range of digital solutions for meetings and consultations.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Rachel Yard
- Job title: Team Lead
- Email address: rachel.yard@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0300 304 0236
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