We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’. Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Recently the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job overview
The current three vacancies are in the Urgent Community Response Team based at the Conquest Hospital and both Integrated Discharge Teams based at EDGH and Conquest Hospital.
The post holder will be employed in an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) or rehabilitation support worker (RSW) role for the period of the apprenticeship with East Sussex Health Care Trust (ESHT) and will undertake study at University of Brighton (UoB). Being successful in this application does not guarantee you a place on the University of Brighton course. A successful application to the U of B OT apprenticeship will also be required for the commencement on the apprenticeship programme due to start September 2025. To apply for this post you need to meet the academic requirements within the job description, have a good understanding of Occupational Therapy and be able to demonstrate why this is the career you wish to pursue.
You will work towards successful completion of a degree in occupational therapy and recognition by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist. You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of occupational therapist within ESHT and through completion of the occupational therapy training programme at the UoB. This will include working in acute, intermediate care or community care settings, delivering direct person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
The apprentice occupational therapy programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. As an apprentice occupational therapist you will be part of a friendly, supportive, professional team, and will be fully supported to develop your professional skills. You will be based, as an employee, within East Sussex Healthcare Trust working in acute, intermediate care or community settings in order that you gain a wide appreciation of many health and social care contexts to enable you to fulfil all the requirements of the Apprentice occupational therapy programme.
Person specification
Qualifications
* 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C or above including Maths and English
* Minimum of a level 3 qualification – A levels, Access to HE Diploma, BTEC / NVQ3
* Evidence of recent study experience (within last 5 years)
* Understanding of Occupational Therapy
* Understanding of evidence-based practice
* Knowledge medical/surgical conditions, Otago Exercise Programme/chair based exercise/extend
Experience
* At least 1 years’ experience within a relevant health or social care setting
* Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of providing care / rehabilitation to others
Knowledge/Skills
* Knowledge of NHS and healthcare
* Basic IT Keyboard Skills i.e. word and email
* Awareness of client-centred practice
* Experience of equipment assessment and prescription
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.
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
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