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Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59
About our Trust:
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
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.
Job overview
Come and join us!
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Hyper Acute Stroke Therapy Team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
We are looking for a passionate, creative and motivated person who has excellent communication, time management and organisational skills required to work in a fast-paced environment.
We offer:
* A supportive environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
* Opportunities for learning and developing.
Main duties of the job
1. To apply, under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, technical and creative skills in the provision of a flexible, patient-centred programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments.
2. To work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments for a selected caseload of patients, being able to make alterations when required by assessment of patient progress.
3. To participate in a 7-day rota including weekends and bank holidays.
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
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. Please read this document for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Good general education including English and Mathematics.
* Relevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post.
* Related academic qualifications.
* Up to date manual handling training.
Knowledge, experience & skills
* Experience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills.
* Knowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Well-developed observation skills and the ability to attend to detail.
* Experience of working under own initiative.
* Good communication, verbal and written.
* Proven competency training in fitting and assessing for daily living equipment and carrying out activity of daily living assessments, basic mobility, running groups and providing individual exercise programmes.
* Experience of interviewing/information gathering.
Specific Requirements
* Good time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload.
* Ability to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional.
* Physically able to carry out a job that requires taking weight in the therapeutic handling of patients.
* Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships.
* An understanding of disability and social issues and the impact on people’s functional ability.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants
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 those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact Information:
Name: Liz Tungate
Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
Email address: elizabeth.tungate@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01273 696955
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Tel: 01273 696955 ext 63483
Priscilla Cezarino Silveira- Stroke Occupational Therapy Team Lead
Tel: 01273 696955 x 64590
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