Job summary Are you an occupational therapist looking to develop foundational competences ahead of a fascinating career? If so, you are warmly invited to join the friendly, cohesive and supportive occupational therapy team at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester. Occupational therapists at St Richard's are well-respected within the MDT, and enjoy a wide range of development opportunities, gaining a deep understanding of patient care across a broad range of specialisms. These include acute neurology, neuro rehabilitation, cardiac, respiratory, gastric, amputee, frailty, trauma, surgery, orthopaedic, and palliative care. St Richards Hospital sits at the foot of South Downs National Park, in the heart of Chichester which is a lively and historic university city. The hospital is a well-established institutional member of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, meaning that band-5 occupational therapists also have access to rotational opportunities at nearby Worthing and Southlands hospitals (there is a free shuttle bus between sites). Beyond your clinical competences, you will be well-supported to develop core skills such as leadership, communication, MDT working, education, research and leadership within our AHP Preceptorship Programme, which facilitates and supports your career progression. 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 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 services. To perform an occupational therapy role for people referred to the post holder's clinical team with health and social care needs. To provide supervision and support for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with senior staff. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated team. To support the supervision and training for students on practice placement. About us 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 ourWellbeing 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. Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/ Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 279-6933369-JAN25 Job locations St. Richard's Hospital Spitalfield Road Chichester PO19 6SE Job description Job responsibilities Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you view this document and use it when completing the application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the "job description and main responsibilities" section below. Job description Job responsibilities Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you view this document and use it when completing the application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the "job description and main responsibilities" section below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy OR in final year of MSc or BsC in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered or as student in the process of getting registered Experience Essential OT Clinical experience (incl. student placements) in area relating to speciality/post or able to demonstrate acceptable equivalent Experience of Multidisciplinary working and partnership working with other agencies Knowledge of the OT role, relevant OT assessments and interventions in conditions relating to speciality/post. Awareness of the principles of clinical governance and its application Skills Essential Ability to analyse assessment outcomes, identify problems and offer solutions. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and other's performance. Ability to plan, implement and evaluate OT treatment programmes. Ability to prioritise clinical and non-clinical work. Desirable Presentation and training skills People Management and Development Essential Good verbal and written communication Ability to establish and maintain communication on complex, potentially stressful topics in a range of situations, with individuals or groups. Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships and team working. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy OR in final year of MSc or BsC in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered or as student in the process of getting registered Experience Essential OT Clinical experience (incl. student placements) in area relating to speciality/post or able to demonstrate acceptable equivalent Experience of Multidisciplinary working and partnership working with other agencies Knowledge of the OT role, relevant OT assessments and interventions in conditions relating to speciality/post. Awareness of the principles of clinical governance and its application Skills Essential Ability to analyse assessment outcomes, identify problems and offer solutions. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and other's performance. Ability to plan, implement and evaluate OT treatment programmes. Ability to prioritise clinical and non-clinical work. Desirable Presentation and training skills People Management and Development Essential Good verbal and written communication Ability to establish and maintain communication on complex, potentially stressful topics in a range of situations, with individuals or groups. Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships and team working. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address St. Richard's Hospital Spitalfield Road Chichester PO19 6SE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)