Occupational Therapy Team Lead – Acute Medicine
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 to join our dynamic, friendly and forward-thinking Medicine OT Team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Occupational Therapist who is pro-active, flexible and demonstrates excellent communication, clinical and organisational skills required to lead and manage in a fast-paced environment. We offer: A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities. Various opportunities for learning and developing clinical and managerial skills. Involvement and leadership with Service Development projects. Our Medicine and Surgery OT's play a pivotal role in supporting patient flow and are valued as highly respected members of the multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the operational management and clinical leadership of the Occupational Therapy medicine team in conjunction with the Professional Lead, including specialist occupational therapists, junior occupational therapists, assistants and students. To use expert Occupational Therapy knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the Occupational Therapy team and other multidisciplinary team members, managing own caseload of patients with highly complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner. To contribute to the delivery, evaluation and review of the Medical/Surgical Occupational Therapy service. To be responsible for defined projects in agreement with the Head of Occupational Therapy, Therapies Site Lead and Professional Lead. To professionally represent the Occupational Therapy Service as a whole, including deputising for the Occupational Therapy Professional Lead in liaison with other Team Leads in their absence. About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 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. 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. Job responsibilities
We have recently moved into our brand-new, purpose-built hospital within the site at Royal Sussex County Hospital! The Occupational Therapy team are based in the multi-disciplinary office with access to our brand-new Therapy kitchen, bedroom, terrace and therapy gym. 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
Experience/Qualifications
Diploma in Occupational Therapy or BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or overseas equivalent. Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical courses/ CPD and reflective practice. Experience of supervising less experienced staff and students. Experience of working in a range of clinical specialties e.g.: cardiac; respiratory medicine; palliative care/end of life; dementia care, frailty, orthopaedics. Experience in managing a team. Evidence of post graduate management courses or training. Experience in handling complaints and disputes. Recruitment and Selection training and experience. Skills
High level of clinical skill in speciality area and ability to teach those skills (to own and other professions). Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in a crisis. Ability to prioritise clinical and non-clinical work. Teamwork and co-operation. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Relevant experience, including work at Band 7 level within the speciality. Experience in strategic planning and formulating business plans. People Management and Development
Experience in assessment of competency of other members of staff and managing poor performance. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams. Experience of Supervising and conducting Appraisals. Management training course/module. 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). 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.
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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 to join our dynamic, friendly and forward-thinking Medicine OT Team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Occupational Therapist who is pro-active, flexible and demonstrates excellent communication, clinical and organisational skills required to lead and manage in a fast-paced environment. We offer: A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities. Various opportunities for learning and developing clinical and managerial skills. Involvement and leadership with Service Development projects. Our Medicine and Surgery OT's play a pivotal role in supporting patient flow and are valued as highly respected members of the multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the operational management and clinical leadership of the Occupational Therapy medicine team in conjunction with the Professional Lead, including specialist occupational therapists, junior occupational therapists, assistants and students. To use expert Occupational Therapy knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the Occupational Therapy team and other multidisciplinary team members, managing own caseload of patients with highly complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner. To contribute to the delivery, evaluation and review of the Medical/Surgical Occupational Therapy service. To be responsible for defined projects in agreement with the Head of Occupational Therapy, Therapies Site Lead and Professional Lead. To professionally represent the Occupational Therapy Service as a whole, including deputising for the Occupational Therapy Professional Lead in liaison with other Team Leads in their absence. About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 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. 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. Job responsibilities
We have recently moved into our brand-new, purpose-built hospital within the site at Royal Sussex County Hospital! The Occupational Therapy team are based in the multi-disciplinary office with access to our brand-new Therapy kitchen, bedroom, terrace and therapy gym. 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
Experience/Qualifications
Diploma in Occupational Therapy or BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or overseas equivalent. Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical courses/ CPD and reflective practice. Experience of supervising less experienced staff and students. Experience of working in a range of clinical specialties e.g.: cardiac; respiratory medicine; palliative care/end of life; dementia care, frailty, orthopaedics. Experience in managing a team. Evidence of post graduate management courses or training. Experience in handling complaints and disputes. Recruitment and Selection training and experience. Skills
High level of clinical skill in speciality area and ability to teach those skills (to own and other professions). Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in a crisis. Ability to prioritise clinical and non-clinical work. Teamwork and co-operation. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Relevant experience, including work at Band 7 level within the speciality. Experience in strategic planning and formulating business plans. People Management and Development
Experience in assessment of competency of other members of staff and managing poor performance. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams. Experience of Supervising and conducting Appraisals. Management training course/module. 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). 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.
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