Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 to join our General Medical and Surgical Team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The successful candidate should be pro-active, flexible and demonstrate excellent communication, clinical and organisational skills required to work in a fast paced environment, working on providing excellent assessment, discharge planning and placing a key focus on admission avoidance. As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in a large and busy team you will be required to demonstrate leadership skills and be confident to work as an autonomous practitioner. The team consists of Band 7 team leaders, Experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapists, Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants. They work closely with the larger Multidisciplinary Team. We offer: A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities. Various opportunities for learning and development Involvement in Service Development Main duties of the job To provide specialist Occupational Therapy Interventions using an evidence based, flexible and patient-centred approach. To work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to meet the complex health and social care needs of people who are referred to our services. To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with the team leader. To provide supervision and training for students on practice placement To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated specialist team. To maintain a flexible and adaptable approach will be necessary to ensure delivery of an excellent OT service across all pathways. 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 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Job share Reference number 279-7104695-APR25 Job locations Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton BN2 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Attached you will find the job description and person specification 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. Job description Job responsibilities Attached you will find the job description and person specification 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered Desirable Practice educators' course Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of the role of an acute OT in the specialist area and the use of assessment, treatment and rehab interventions for these patients Experience in the assessment and formulating treatment plans for patients Experience of working with patients with complex physical, psychological, emotional, sensory and social needs Experience of working with patient/family/carers to ensure the effective communication of complex and sensitive information about conditions and treatment plans Experience of using standardised and non standardised assessment forms Skills Essential Ability to prioritise caseloads daily, demonstrate effective time management and delegate appropriately To be able to work autonomously as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team To be able to clinically reason and prescribe a range of equipment to assist ADL's and adaptations within the home setting. To be able to manage under pressure and respond to the rapidly changing demand of the hospital environment, whilst supporting other team members to do the same To be able to coordinate complex discharges and follow up care and support junior staff with this. To be able to produce clear, concise written and verbal reports Excellent communication skills to manage clinical or team issues Desirable Experience of clinical audit and outcome measures Presentation and training skills People Management and Development Essential To be able to provide support with leadership when the team is under pressure or in the absence of the team lead. Experience in providing clinical supervision formally and informally for students and staff Evidence of supporting staff with clinical role and development Being responsive and resilient to change clinically and non clinically Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy HCPC registered Desirable Practice educators' course Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of the role of an acute OT in the specialist area and the use of assessment, treatment and rehab interventions for these patients Experience in the assessment and formulating treatment plans for patients Experience of working with patients with complex physical, psychological, emotional, sensory and social needs Experience of working with patient/family/carers to ensure the effective communication of complex and sensitive information about conditions and treatment plans Experience of using standardised and non standardised assessment forms Skills Essential Ability to prioritise caseloads daily, demonstrate effective time management and delegate appropriately To be able to work autonomously as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team To be able to clinically reason and prescribe a range of equipment to assist ADL's and adaptations within the home setting. To be able to manage under pressure and respond to the rapidly changing demand of the hospital environment, whilst supporting other team members to do the same To be able to coordinate complex discharges and follow up care and support junior staff with this. To be able to produce clear, concise written and verbal reports Excellent communication skills to manage clinical or team issues Desirable Experience of clinical audit and outcome measures Presentation and training skills People Management and Development Essential To be able to provide support with leadership when the team is under pressure or in the absence of the team lead. Experience in providing clinical supervision formally and informally for students and staff Evidence of supporting staff with clinical role and development Being responsive and resilient to change clinically and non clinically Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles 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 Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton BN2 5BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)