Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Band 5 rotational scheme, with a large range of specialist areas forming a comprehensive programme of six monthly rotations. These rotations are based across 3 of our sites in Brighton, Haywards Heath and Newhaven. .
You will work in a Team based structure with senior OT leads, but you will also be an integral part of the speciality MDT working closely with Physiotherapists to provide an integrated approach to rehabilitation and discharge.
We can offer:
o A wide range of rotations including: Stroke, Neuro-surgery, Sub-acute inpatient Neuro-rehab, Emergency Department and acute floor, Medical, Surgical, Respiratory, Dementia, Orthopaedics, Frailty and Re-ablement in our Community Ward.
o A supportive working environment with regular supervisiono Support to develop your own supervision skills o Opportunity to contribute to service development
If you are newly qualified and awaiting registration and OT PIN number, we may be able to start you as a Band 4 whilst you are waiting ,to avoid delay with start date.
Main duties of the job
- To provide occupational therapy interventions as part of an evidence based, flexible and patient-centred approach, working within a multi-disciplinary team, to meet the health and social care needs of people who are referred to our service.
- To perform an occupational therapy role for people referred to the post holder's clinical team with health and social care needs.
- To provide supervision and support for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with senior staff.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated team.
- To support the supervision and training for students on practice placement.
For full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy OR in final year of MSc or BsC in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered or as student in the process of getting registered
Experience
Desirable
- oWorking in a variety of clinical settings
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Essential
- oRelevant knowledge and experience from practice placements
- oWorking in a multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to formulate treatment goals and carry out intervention within an OT framework
- oProduce clear, concise written and verbal reports
- oAbility to prioritise caseload on a daily basis.
- oBe able to manage time effectively and demonstrate good organisational skills.
- oIT skills
Desirable
- prescription of daily living equipment
- car driver
- group work skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAble to use own initiative
- oWillingness to learn and develop new skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy OR in final year of MSc or BsC in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered or as student in the process of getting registered
Experience
Desirable
- oWorking in a variety of clinical settings
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Essential
- oRelevant knowledge and experience from practice placements
- oWorking in a multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to formulate treatment goals and carry out intervention within an OT framework
- oProduce clear, concise written and verbal reports
- oAbility to prioritise caseload on a daily basis.
- oBe able to manage time effectively and demonstrate good organisational skills.
- oIT skills
Desirable
- prescription of daily living equipment
- car driver
- group work skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAble to use own initiative
- oWillingness to learn and develop new skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital/Princess Royal Hospital
Brighton and Haywards Heath
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
