Job summary Come and join us at University Hospitals Sussex Occupational Therapy Department We are looking to build a bank of Occupational Therapy Assistants who can work part-time hours for us as required. This would be potentially across any of our sites and any of our teams, but focussed on the Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton, Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath and Newhaven Rehab. The posts would ideally suit Occupational Therapy students who have 2-3 days per week where they are available to work and gain experience in different teams whilst training as an OT. Bank hours are not guaranteed each week and you may be asked to move around different teams as we will use our bank staff to cover vacancies in teams, but as a Bank staff member you can also say how many hours you can offer and where your preferred site would be. Previous bank staff who have been OT students have gone on to find band 5 jobs with UHS so the job is a great way for you to find out what UHS OT is like to work for whilst gaining valuable experience along the way. We are looking for an passionate, creative and motivated individuals who have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills required to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer: A supportive environment Opportunities for learning and developing Excellent team working Main duties of the job 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. 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 To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. For full details please see the attached job description and person specification. 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 Programmefor 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. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £12.59 an hour per hour Contract Bank Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 279-7107681-APR25 Job locations All sites varied Brighton/Haywards heath/Newhaven RH164EX 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. Please read this document for further information. 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. Please read this document for further information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGood general education including English and Mathematics oRelevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post Desirable oRelated academic qualifications including student of Occupational Therapy oUp to date manual handling training Knowledge, experience & skills Essential oExperience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills oKnowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team o Well -developed observation skills and the ability to attend to detail oExperience of working under own initiative oGood communication, verbal and written Desirable oProven 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 oExperience of interviewing/information gathering Specific Requirements Essential oGood time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload oAbility to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional oPhysically 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 Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGood general education including English and Mathematics oRelevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post Desirable oRelated academic qualifications including student of Occupational Therapy oUp to date manual handling training Knowledge, experience & skills Essential oExperience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills oKnowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team o Well -developed observation skills and the ability to attend to detail oExperience of working under own initiative oGood communication, verbal and written Desirable oProven 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 oExperience of interviewing/information gathering Specific Requirements Essential oGood time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload oAbility to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional oPhysically 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 Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address All sites varied Brighton/Haywards heath/Newhaven RH164EX Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)