Specialist Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to play a key role in a new development within the Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service (FOLS). Due to securing additional funding, FOLS is currently expanding to provide specialist support to Service Users with Learning Disability and/or neurodevelopmental needs who have offending histories or present a risk to others., This role covers the whole of Sussex - Acting as Lead Practitioner for an identified number of service users who meet criteria for Forensic support. - Undertaking multi-layered assessments of clinical needs to inform and develop treatment plans. - Supporting complex assessments of risk of violence, sexual violence and other offending behaviours. - Providing training to the FOLS team to support their skills development in working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Neurodevelopmental needs. - Providing consultation to other teams in the trust where there are concerns about risk. - Liaising with other agencies involved in a person's care and management - Supervising other members of the team. - Identifying training needs within the team, and developing and delivering training as necessary.

We would particularly value applications from people with experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and neurodiversity. An understanding of forensic risk assessment and formulation would also be desirable.

We're a large NHS Mental Health Trust in South East England. We're looking for people to help us provide high quality services for the patients, carers and local communities we serve. You can help us do this by bringing your skills, experience and commitment to Sussex Partnership. The Forensic Healthcare Service is a dynamic service consisting of the Forensic Outreach and Liaison Service, low and medium secure services, a high dependency rehabilitation unit,and the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway Service with the National Probation Service. There is also a range of exciting opportunities to support your Continued Professional Development (CPD) in your role, including:

• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Quality training and development opportunities via the Trusts' AHP training team.
• Well-established 'Community of Practice' forums, relating to the delivery of evidence- based clinical practice, including AMPS, Sensory Processing, Recovery Through Activity, MOHO and Occupational Formulation and research awareness and development.
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.