Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our varied and well-established mixed preceptorship rotation. These posts are open to new graduates, those due to qualify soon, Occupational therapists wanting to return to practice and more experienced Occupational Therapists who want to broaden their clinical skills in a variety of specialties.
We are looking for highly motivated applicants with excellent communication skills and a drive for clinical excellence. The rotation facilitates the development of skills and competencies beyond graduate level in a variety of clinical specialties, both physical and mental health. These include:
- Community Neuro Rehabilitation - based in Brighton General Hospital covering Brighton and Hove, or in Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre covering the High Weald, Lewes and Havens areas.
- Working Age Mental Health - acute inpatient service based at Millview Hospital in Hove.
- Paediatrics - based at Seaside View Child Development Centre at Brighton General Hospital.
- Community Therapy Hubs - providing rehabilitation in people's homes, with teams based at either Brighton General Hospital or Hove Polyclinic.
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Services - based at Lewes Intermediate Care Unit and Kleinwort Intermediate Care Unit in Haywards Heath.
- Urgent Community Response Service High Weald, Lewes and Havens areas.
- Adult Social Care Reablement Service based in Craven Vale Resource Centre Brighton
Main duties of the job
Each rotation lasts either six months or a year; you will be given a supervised caseload, and provided with a robust support system of clinical supervision, preceptorship, a personal development plan, and opportunities for training. The rotational scheme works in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and Brighton and Hove County Council but throughout your time on rotation you will be employed by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
Within each rotation you will hold a caseload for which you will provide client centred assessment, treatment planning, goals setting and evaluation.
You will work as a key member of a multi-professional team including support staff.
You will will write thorough and timely documentation.
You will contribute to the smooth running of your service.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a therapist/ allied health professional within a team or as part of a rotation in Sussex Community Foundation Trust.
To manage a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions.
To formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills.
To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
To complete the SCFT Preceptorship programme through regular supervision and professional support (staff in their first year post-qualification).
To be involved in the support of Band 2, 3 and 4 staff as well as student education.
To take part in and contribute to in-service training and keep your own personal development plans up to date.
For more details please see JD and Ps attacahed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a therapist/ allied health professional within a team or as part of a rotation in Sussex Community Foundation Trust.
To manage a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions.
To formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills.
To treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
To complete the SCFT Preceptorship programme through regular supervision and professional support (staff in their first year post-qualification).
To be involved in the support of Band 2, 3 and 4 staff as well as student education.
To take part in and contribute to in-service training and keep your own personal development plans up to date.
For more details please see JD and Ps attacahed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oB.Sc (Hons) Dip COT or equivalent from abroad
- oCurrent Health Professions Council registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oStudent fieldwork placements in at least two of the areas offered on rotation
- oWorking within a multi-professional team and understanding of the core skills of team members
- oAssessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individuals/group work within a variety of clinical settings
- oFormulate treatment goals and carry out treatment within an Occupational Therapy framework as well as within a multidisciplinary framework.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of application of models and frames of reference in different clinical settings
- oUse of appropriate interpersonal skills when working with users, families and carers.
- oBe able to problem solve within a team on multidisciplinary problems and accept responsibility for implementing solutions as a team member.
- oKnowledge of anatomy and physiology and the impact of different conditions on function
- oProduce clear, concise written and verbal reports.
- oAssessing for and fitting adaptive aids
- oKnow level of own competency and be able to ask for help
- oBe able to manage time effectively and demonstrate good organisational skills.
- To hold a driving license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oB.Sc (Hons) Dip COT or equivalent from abroad
- oCurrent Health Professions Council registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oStudent fieldwork placements in at least two of the areas offered on rotation
- oWorking within a multi-professional team and understanding of the core skills of team members
- oAssessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individuals/group work within a variety of clinical settings
- oFormulate treatment goals and carry out treatment within an Occupational Therapy framework as well as within a multidisciplinary framework.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of application of models and frames of reference in different clinical settings
- oUse of appropriate interpersonal skills when working with users, families and carers.
- oBe able to problem solve within a team on multidisciplinary problems and accept responsibility for implementing solutions as a team member.
- oKnowledge of anatomy and physiology and the impact of different conditions on function
- oProduce clear, concise written and verbal reports.
- oAssessing for and fitting adaptive aids
- oKnow level of own competency and be able to ask for help
- oBe able to manage time effectively and demonstrate good organisational skills.
- To hold a driving license
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
