About The Job

Salary: £37, to £40, per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Countywide

West Sussex County Council needs you! We’re looking for three Senior Occupational Therapists to work across West Sussex.

As an Senior Occupational Therapist, you will:

  • Work as part of a strong and dynamic Occupational therapy service.
  • Be required to undertake strengths-based assessments as directed by Care Act .
  • Be expected to use up to date evidence-based practice to inform your intervention and where appropriate carry out risk assessments and undertake assessments under the Mental capacity Act and/or Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.
  • Ensure the reablement programme is monitored and reviewed and the person’s outcomes are met.
  • Maintain continual professional development (CPD) and sharing best practice with colleagues to deliver positive outcomes for residents in West Sussex is key.
  • You will have excellent communication skills and be able to manage complex and sensitive situations.

    • Why chose West Sussex County Council?

  • Regular specialist supervision and an enhanced pay offer.
  • Reflective and Best Practice Occupational Therapy groups held monthly.
  • Access to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) monies for training and development linked to Occupational Therapy.
  • Specialist Moving and Handling Team which is unique to West Sussex County Council
  • Excellent progression structure to support your career aspirations
  • Surrounded by national trails, charming villages, historic castles and action-packed outdoor activities and strong travel connections to urban centres and London.

    • Please note that this role includes flexible working arrangements and the ability to work in remote environment.

    Experience and Skills

    Key Skills:

    (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)

  • Experience of working proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate strengths-based assessment of needs in complex situations and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes (in line with relevant legislation).
  • Demonstrable evidence of leadership skills when working in partnership with people, carers, colleagues, and a variety of external agencies in complex situations to meet people’s outcomes.
  • Experience of managing situations with complex and competing risks, utilising a risk enablement approach, and using evidence-based practice.
  • Experience of analysis and interpretation of complex people related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.
  • Experience of contributing to or undertaking safeguarding enquiries.
  • Ability to supervise and develop the capabilities of unregistered and registered practitioners including contributing to performance management. Mentor and coach students and apprentices.

    • Qualifications and/or experience:

  • Diploma/BSc Occupational Therapy or recognised equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification.
  • Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Experience of undertaking assessments in complex situations and occupational therapy intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.
  • Extensive experience of working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement.
  • Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach.
  • Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act , Mental Capacity Act etc.
  • Valid, full driving licence. Desirable

    • Rewards and Benefits

    In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

  • Up to 29 days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
  • Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme
  • A range of flexible working options, depending on your job role
  • Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
  • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
  • A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1, (Including: Argos, Samsung, ASOS, B&Q and many more)

    • Further Information

    To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.

    West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.