Job overview
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:
• 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.
• A supportive working environment with regular supervision
• Support to develop your own supervision skills
• 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
1. 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.
2. To perform an occupational therapy role for people referred to the post holder’s clinical team with health and social care needs.
3. To provide supervision and support for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with senior staff.
4. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated team.
5. 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.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy OR in final year of MSc or BsC in Occupational Therapy
7. HCPC registered or as student in the process of getting registered
Skills
Essential criteria
8. Ability to formulate treatment goals and carry out intervention within an OT framework
9. Produce clear, concise written and verbal reports
10. Ability to prioritise caseload on a daily basis.
11. Be able to manage time effectively and demonstrate good organisational skills.
Desirable criteria
12. prescription of daily living equipment
13. group work skills
Experience
Essential criteria
14. OT Clinical experience (incl. student placements) in area relating to speciality/post or able to demonstrate acceptable equivalent
15. Experience of Multidisciplinary working and partnership working with other agencies
People management and development
Essential criteria
16. Good verbal and written communication
17. Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships and team working
18. Ability to establish and maintain communication on complex, potentially stressful topics in a range of situations, with individuals or groups.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
19. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
20. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
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