Main area: Advanced Occupational Therapist – A&E and Emergency Floor
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working over 4 week rota, includes working proportion of weekend days per month)
Job ref: 279-6767577-JAN25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St. Richard's Hospital
Town: Chichester
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/01/2025 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 excellence and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together to always put our patients 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 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. Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work in our Accident and Emergency and Emergency Floor Integrated Team at St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester. We are looking for Occupational Therapists with proven experience of working in a fast-paced emergency department setting for admission avoidance at the front door. Candidates must be able to commit to working on a 7-day rota. We offer regular formal and informal supervision with an annual personal development review and a comprehensive mandatory training programme. Continuing professional development is highly valued, and we offer in-service training programmes and access to external learning opportunities. Main duties of the job
To provide a wide range of highly specialised Occupational Therapy interventions as part of an evidence-based, flexible, and patient-centred approach with a specific aim of avoiding unnecessary admissions and facilitating timely discharges, to meet the health and social care needs of adults and children referred via the Emergency Floor, Accident and Emergency Department, and the Urgent Treatment Centre. To perform a rapid and comprehensive specialist Occupational Therapy role for patients referred to the postholder’s clinical team with complex health, mental health, and social care needs. To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of staff and students on practice placement. 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 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 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. 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.
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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 excellence and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together to always put our patients 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 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. Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work in our Accident and Emergency and Emergency Floor Integrated Team at St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester. We are looking for Occupational Therapists with proven experience of working in a fast-paced emergency department setting for admission avoidance at the front door. Candidates must be able to commit to working on a 7-day rota. We offer regular formal and informal supervision with an annual personal development review and a comprehensive mandatory training programme. Continuing professional development is highly valued, and we offer in-service training programmes and access to external learning opportunities. Main duties of the job
To provide a wide range of highly specialised Occupational Therapy interventions as part of an evidence-based, flexible, and patient-centred approach with a specific aim of avoiding unnecessary admissions and facilitating timely discharges, to meet the health and social care needs of adults and children referred via the Emergency Floor, Accident and Emergency Department, and the Urgent Treatment Centre. To perform a rapid and comprehensive specialist Occupational Therapy role for patients referred to the postholder’s clinical team with complex health, mental health, and social care needs. To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of staff and students on practice placement. 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 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 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. 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.
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