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 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 our Wellbeing 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.
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.
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
Experience
Desirable criteria
8. •Working in a variety of clinical settings
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Essential criteria
9. •Relevant knowledge and experience from practice placements
10. •Working in a multi-disciplinary team
11. •Ability to formulate treatment goals and carry out intervention within an OT framework
12. •Produce clear, concise written and verbal reports
13. •Ability to prioritise caseload on a daily basis.
14. •Be able to manage time effectively and demonstrate good organisational skills.
15. •IT skills
Desirable criteria
16. prescription of daily living equipment
17. car driver
18. group work skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
19. •Able to use own initiative
20. •Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
21. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
22. •Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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