Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, helpful, friendly and motivated individual with great people skills, to work as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as part of the Orthopaedic team at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. The team covers a busy trauma orthopaedic ward for patients with hip fractures and the Sussex Orthopaedic Centre where patients come for planned joint replacement surgery.
The orthopaedic Occupational Therapy team work across the above wards and also work closely with the Medical/Surgical Occupational Therapy Team.
This post provides an excellent opportunity for someone either taking their first step into a Band 3 role or someone who is already established. Previous experience within an Occupational Therapy Team is preferable but if you are able to evidence transferable skills on your application you may be offered an interview.
Although the current hours are limited by budgetary restrictions, we are likely to be able to offer paid extra hours as vacancies/budget allows
Main duties of the job
You will work with the occupational therapy team to provide assessment, rehabilitation and support to patients across the orthopaedic wards, and also assist staff with discharge planning. You may be asked to assist in some community visits alongside your in-patient work.
You may have some responsibilities across the Occupational Therapy Service such as keeping leaflets and information on community services organised and up to date and helping manage our store of equipment.
We have a comprehensive In-Service Training Programme and staff are encouraged and supported in their continuous professional development. You will be supported by senior occupational therapists and have regular supervision sessions and annual appraisal.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 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 Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - 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.
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
1. 4 GCSE's including English and Maths at grade A-C
Desirable
2. A recognised qualification in a relevant area such as NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care
3. Care certificate
Skills
Essential
4. Good verbal and written communication skills
5. Ability to identify and analyse problems and offer solutions
6. Well organised
People Management
Essential
7. Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships
8. Experience of working in a team
9. An understanding of disability and possible impact on functional ability
Specific
Essential
10. Commitment to patient centred non-discriminatory practice
11. Computer literacy
12. Knowledge of and commitment to UHS values
13. Good team player
Desirable
14. Driver with current driving licence and access to car or willingness to drive pool car
Equality,Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
15. Evidence of having championed diversity in a previous role
Freedom to Act
Essential
16. Recognise own limitations and seek advice and guidance from more experienced colleagues as appropriate.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
17. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
18. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).