Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist has arisen within the acute palliative care team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The palliative care team consists of Palliative Care Consultants, Palliative care matron, Clinical nurse specialists, Occupational therapists & support workers. We work closely with the acute discharge co-ordinators to identify appropriate discharge destinations with the patient, family & multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be providing Occupational Therapy intervention to palliative patients admitted for an acute episode of care; assessing functional ability to carry out ADLs to establish care and equipment needs to facilitate safe and timely discharges out of hospital.
We can offer:o A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities. o A good profile within a well-integrated hospital and community serviceso Band 6 peer support o Opportunity to contribute to service developmento Development of highly specialist skills within the field of vascular surgery
Main duties of the job
The specialist Palliative Occupational therapist is responsible for providing clinical expertise in relation to the assessment and intervention for admitted adults with a palliative diagnosis. To work as part of the MDT and aligned with the hospital specialist palliative care team.
To work independently as an autonomous practitioner by providing specialist assessment and intervention to individuals presenting with a range of physical, cognitive, social or perceptual deficits which impact on functional ability and safety within their home environment, using an evidence based and person-centered approach.
Multidisciplinary training, sharing of knowledge, skills and expertise and effective communication across all disciplines is necessary. In addition, communication and liaison with statutory authorities and the voluntary sector as appropriate to support individual patient needs once discharged from the acute setting.
To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior and senior members of staff and students on practice placement.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the job description and person specification which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you view this document and use it when completing the application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the job description and person specification which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you view this document and use it when completing the application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma/degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent from abroad
- oCurrent registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist
- oEvidence of recent and relevant Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- oMember of relevant RCOT Specialist Groups
- oClinical educators course
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of the role of an acute OT including the use of assessment, treatment and rehab interventions for Frail patients
- oExperience in the assessment of patients who have complex physical, psychological, emotional, sensory and social needs
- oExperience of using appropriate 'listening/counselling' skills when working with patient/family/carers to ensure the effective communication of complex and sensitive information about conditions and treatment plans
- oVaried post-graduate experience in a range of settings, including medical, surgical, older person's rehabilitation or a closely related field
Desirable
- oExperience of working with palliative/end of life patients
- oExperience in providing clinical supervision formally and informally for students and staff
Skills
Essential
- oTo be able to clinically reason and prescribe a range of equipment to assist ADL's
- oTo be able to coordinate complex discharges and follow up care
- oTo be able to cope with pressure, manage time effectively while working alone and as a member of the team
- oAbility to use good organisational skills to plan, manage and prioritise rapidly changing case load, and to respond to unpredictable work patterns in both hospital and community settings.
- oMake recommendations for environmental adaptations within home setting
Desirable
- oExperience of clinical audit and outcome measures
- oTo have an understanding of clinical governance, its application and impact on provision and development of occupational therapy services and client care
- oAbility to influence and effect change using a range of skills including negotiation, teaching and assertiveness
People Management and Development
Essential
- oEvidence of supporting staff with clinical role and development
- oAbility to undertake team leadership roles where appropriate, including staff management
- oAbility to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- oEvidence of supervising and supporting students on clinical placement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma/degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent from abroad
- oCurrent registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist
- oEvidence of recent and relevant Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- oMember of relevant RCOT Specialist Groups
- oClinical educators course
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oKnowledge of the role of an acute OT including the use of assessment, treatment and rehab interventions for Frail patients
- oExperience in the assessment of patients who have complex physical, psychological, emotional, sensory and social needs
- oExperience of using appropriate 'listening/counselling' skills when working with patient/family/carers to ensure the effective communication of complex and sensitive information about conditions and treatment plans
- oVaried post-graduate experience in a range of settings, including medical, surgical, older person's rehabilitation or a closely related field
Desirable
- oExperience of working with palliative/end of life patients
- oExperience in providing clinical supervision formally and informally for students and staff
Skills
Essential
- oTo be able to clinically reason and prescribe a range of equipment to assist ADL's
- oTo be able to coordinate complex discharges and follow up care
- oTo be able to cope with pressure, manage time effectively while working alone and as a member of the team
- oAbility to use good organisational skills to plan, manage and prioritise rapidly changing case load, and to respond to unpredictable work patterns in both hospital and community settings.
- oMake recommendations for environmental adaptations within home setting
Desirable
- oExperience of clinical audit and outcome measures
- oTo have an understanding of clinical governance, its application and impact on provision and development of occupational therapy services and client care
- oAbility to influence and effect change using a range of skills including negotiation, teaching and assertiveness
People Management and Development
Essential
- oEvidence of supporting staff with clinical role and development
- oAbility to undertake team leadership roles where appropriate, including staff management
- oAbility to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- oEvidence of supervising and supporting students on clinical placement
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
