Job summary
- Main area
- OT
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: Some evening and weekend working required
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (Some evening and weekend working required)
- Job ref
- 354-AB-20987
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Mill view
- Town
- Hove
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
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
Band 3 Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker 0.4 WTE, permanent contract
We are looking for a committed (part time) Band 3 Occupational Therapy Support Worker, to work as part of the Adult Mental Health, inpatient Occupational Therapy team at Mill View Hospital, Hove, East Sussex.
The post holder will be based on Regency, our male acute admissions ward. You will be responsible for delivering both group and 1:1 therapeutic intervention to patients experiencing acute mental health difficulties. You will use specific psycho-social, occupational and sensory-based interventions to promote patients’ recovery and wellbeing.
Successful candidates will have strong communication and people skills, a non-judgemental, person-centred, recovery approach and above all a compassionate, caring attitude and desire to make a difference. Skills and experience in running groups and working within a mental health setting is desirable.
If you are flexible, committed, creative and caring and forward thinking, we would love to hear from you. Some evening (up to 8pm) and weekend working may be required.
For those candidates requiring a VISA to work in the UK, please be aware that significant knowledge and experience of at least 2 years, (preferably within the NHS) is required to meet the pay threshold for a Health and Care Visa.
Please do not apply if you are unable to meet these criteria.
**Previous applicants need not apply**
Main duties of the job
To work under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist in the
delivery of clinical interventions using a range of technical and
creative skills to engage clients in occupational activities.
To monitor the client progress, taking account of their environment
and adjust clinical interventions accordingly with supervision from an
Occupational Therapist.
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and
participate in planned group work, individual activities and ongoing
continuous assessment with supervision.
Working for our organisation
In return for your skills and commitment we can offer you interesting and rewarding work within a dynamic and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team that prides itself on providing the highest standard of patient clinical care; providing regular learning and development opportunities. The successful candidate will receive regular clinical supervision from the ward Occupational Therapist. The organisation has regular learning events and networks with a professional structure in place.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Contribute to occupational therapy assessments e.g. Activity of Daily
Living Assessments (ADL) and treatment plans under the guidance
of an Occupational Therapist. - Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provide a range of
activities, instructing and guiding clients with more complex needs to
support them in achieving identified occupational therapy goals. - To carry out community/home visits as directed by an Occupational
Therapist and report on the outcome. - To actively promote service user driven O.T interventions within a
recovery approach. - Have a basic working knowledge of the medication prescribed for the
persons in their care. - PLEASE READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
- Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
- Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
- Experience of working with people with acute mental health difficulties
- Experience of facilitating groups or activities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
- Claire Michie
- Job title
- Professional Lead OT, B&H acute services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 621984
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