Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a 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 supporto 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-centred approach.
To work closely with Physiotherapy colleagues, as well as the wider multi-disciplinary team. This will involve providing both formal and informal clinical support where necessary.
To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior and senior members of staff and students on practice placement.
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.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 ourWellbeing Programmefor 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.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
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
- Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of recent and relevant Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Practice educators' course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of an acute OT in Palliative Care and the use of assessment, treatment and rehab interventions for these patients
- Experience in the assessment and formulating treatment plans for patients who have complex physical, psychological, emotional, sensory and social needs using standardised and non-standardised assessment forms
- Experience 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
Desirable
- Experience of working in Palliative care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise caseloads daily, demonstrate effective time management and delegate appropriately
- To be able to work autonomously as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
- To be able to clinically reason and prescribe a range of equipment to assist ADL's and adaptations within the home setting
- To be able to coordinate complex discharges and follow up care and support junior staff with this.
- Competent and confident with therapeutic handling of patients with or without aids
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and outcome measures
- To understand clinical governance, and how it informs Occupational Therapy practice.
People Management and Developement
Essential
- To be able to provide leadership when the team in under pressure or in the absence of the team lead
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, carers and colleagues
- Experience in providing clinical supervision formally and informally for students and staff
- To be able to balance and respond effectively to the demands of clinical, non-clinical and unplanned situations.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of recent and relevant Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Practice educators' course
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of an acute OT in Palliative Care and the use of assessment, treatment and rehab interventions for these patients
- Experience in the assessment and formulating treatment plans for patients who have complex physical, psychological, emotional, sensory and social needs using standardised and non-standardised assessment forms
- Experience 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
Desirable
- Experience of working in Palliative care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise caseloads daily, demonstrate effective time management and delegate appropriately
- To be able to work autonomously as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
- To be able to clinically reason and prescribe a range of equipment to assist ADL's and adaptations within the home setting
- To be able to coordinate complex discharges and follow up care and support junior staff with this.
- Competent and confident with therapeutic handling of patients with or without aids
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and outcome measures
- To understand clinical governance, and how it informs Occupational Therapy practice.
People Management and Developement
Essential
- To be able to provide leadership when the team in under pressure or in the absence of the team lead
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, carers and colleagues
- Experience in providing clinical supervision formally and informally for students and staff
- To be able to balance and respond effectively to the demands of clinical, non-clinical and unplanned situations.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
