Job summary
Job overview
Here at East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT) we have a large Occupational Therapy service spanning a number of services. The team is recognised and valued as integral to the patient experience.
We currently have an opportunity to join the Intermediate Care Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapy Team who cover Bexhill Irvine Unit and rye Memorial. The post will be based in Bexhill Irvine Unit. The ability to travel between sites and patients' homes is necessary.
Main duties of the job
The post offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within an in-patient Intermediate Care setting with the opportunity to develop Band 6 skills. The post holder will be supported by the wider Intermediate Care Occupational Therapy Team including training, supervision, role development and peer support.
We seek motivated and innovative practitioners, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. In return we will help you to achieve your potential by providing supportive learning environment within a supportive immediate and wider team.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience within a variety of settings
- Full range of placements
Desirable criteria
- Training/supervision experience
- Experience of working in Healthcare
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
- The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
- Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
- Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
- Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients experiences.
- Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive and
- Well led
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience within a variety of settings
- Full range of placements
Desirable criteria
- Training/supervision experience
- Experience of working in Healthcare
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
- The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
- Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
- Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
- Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients experiences.
- Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive and
- Well led
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / MSc in Occupational therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
- Postgraduate qualification or evidence of relevant post-qualification professional development
Desirable
- Specialist postgraduate training
- Practice Student Educator
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of Band 5 rotation experience/ or alternative OT equivalent experience
- Experience of training/supervision.
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience of using client-centred goals
Desirable
- Experience in Acute setting
- Experience in community setting
- Experience of equipment provision
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in previous year
- Knowledge of client centred practice
- Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and challenges facing service delivery
- Evidence of initiative and ability to use own initiative within boundaries of role
Desirable
- Specialist client group knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / MSc in Occupational therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
- Postgraduate qualification or evidence of relevant post-qualification professional development
Desirable
- Specialist postgraduate training
- Practice Student Educator
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of Band 5 rotation experience/ or alternative OT equivalent experience
- Experience of training/supervision.
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience of using client-centred goals
Desirable
- Experience in Acute setting
- Experience in community setting
- Experience of equipment provision
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in previous year
- Knowledge of client centred practice
- Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and challenges facing service delivery
- Evidence of initiative and ability to use own initiative within boundaries of role
Desirable
- Specialist client group knowledge
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
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).
