Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team. We are looking for a part time Occupational Therapy Technician to work with our inpatients at Worthing Hospital, providing therapeutic care to our patients. We can offer flexible hours. You will work as part of an established OT team working under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapists.
You will be required to carry out thorough treatment programmes, accompany / assist on home assessments and participate in general administration and housekeeping tasks. You will have the opportunity to gain experience working in the many interesting aspects of Occupational Therapy.
The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and problem-solving skills and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.
Additional specific training is given to enable you to undertake the job.
If you'd like to visit or have a chat about this role please call Moe Atkins, Occupational therapy Operational Manager on 01903 285023
Main duties of the job
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, being able to make alterations when required by assessment of patient progress.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To manage a selected caseload of patients, under regular but not constant supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, to carry out the assessment and treatment of individual patients and groups, on the wards, in the Occupational Therapy department and to assist on home visits.
2. To carry out alone, under guidance of an Occupational Therapist, follow up visits to patients in their homes.
3. To arrange, under guidance from an Occupational Therapist, for the provision of standard specialist disability equipment and to teach and demonstrate the use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patient’s functional ability, independence and safety.
4. To demonstrate understanding and implications of manual handling legislation and current best practice, applying this knowledge under guidance from an Occupational Therapist to the practice of therapeutic manual handling.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
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 applicant.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. Good level of education – 4 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or equivalent
Desirable criteria
6. A recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill Relevant NVQ qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
7. Awareness of Health & Safety issues and Risk Management
8. Experience of dealing with people and working within a team.
9. Experience working as an OT Tech in an acute hospital.
10. An understanding of disability and social issues and the impact on people’s functional ability
Skills
Essential criteria
11. Good verbal and written communication skills
12. Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships
13. Ability to identify and analyse problems and offer solutions
14. Ability to collate, organise and respond effectively to information
15. Computer literacy
16. Evidence of being able to work to deadlines and self-management of delegated work.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
17. Commitment to patient centred, non-discriminatory practice
18. commitment to lifelong learning
19. Self motivation
20. Enthusiasm
21. A good team player
22. Willingness to undertake tasks such as cleaning equipment, personal care assessments
23. a current/valid license
Desirable criteria
24. Own Transport
25. Willingness to work flexible hours
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
26. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
27. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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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.
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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications