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Occupational Therapy Team Lead – Acute Medicine
Band 7
Main area: Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist – Acute Medicine Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Part time Job share 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 279-6669363-JAN25 Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital Town: Brighton Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 20/01/2025 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 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. Job overview
Come and join us! 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. 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. 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. To manage 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We have recently moved into our brand-new, purpose-built hospital within the site at Royal Sussex County Hospital! The new ‘Louisa Martindale’ building provides spacious, well-resourced and modern facilities for patients and staff across all 40 wards and departments. 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. Experience in managing a team. 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. 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. 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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Band 7
Main area: Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist – Acute Medicine Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Part time Job share 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 279-6669363-JAN25 Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital Town: Brighton Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 20/01/2025 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 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. Job overview
Come and join us! 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. 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. 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. To manage 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We have recently moved into our brand-new, purpose-built hospital within the site at Royal Sussex County Hospital! The new ‘Louisa Martindale’ building provides spacious, well-resourced and modern facilities for patients and staff across all 40 wards and departments. 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. Experience in managing a team. 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. 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. 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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