Job overview
Come and join us!
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 part-time Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our Therapy Team at Sussex Rehabilitation Centre, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.
SRC has 39 beds for those with neurological conditions needing rehabilitation. You will be working alongside both junior and very experienced therapists.
We are looking for passionate, creative and motivated people who have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills required to work in a busy team.
We offer:
1. A supportive environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
2. Opportunities for learning and developing
3. Excellent team working
Main duties of the job
4. To apply, under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, technical and creative skills in the provision of a flexible, patient centred programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments.
To work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments for a selected caseload of patients.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
For full details please see the attached job description and person specification.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
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. Please read this document for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. •Good general education including English and Mathematics
6. •Relevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post
Desirable criteria
7. •Related academic qualifications
8. •Up to date manual handling training
Knowledge, experience & skills
Essential criteria
9. •Experience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills
10. •Knowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team
11. • Well -developed observation skills and the ability to attend to detail
12. •Experience of working under own initiative
13. •Good communication, verbal and written
14. Experience working as an Occupational Therapy assistant or other relevant role
Desirable criteria
15. •Proven competency training in fitting and assessing for daily living equipment and carrying out activity of daily living assessments, basic mobility, running groups and providing individual exercise programmes
16. •Experience of interviewing/information gathering
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
17. •Good time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload
18. •Ability to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional
19. •Physically able to carry out a job that requires taking weight in the therapeutic handling of patients
20. Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships
21. An understanding of disability and social issues and the impact on people’s functional ability
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
22. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
23. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications