- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Clinical experience in areas relating to speciality/post or able to demonstrate acceptable equivalent
- Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of the OT role, relevant standardised OT assessments and interventions in conditions relating to various acute specialities.
- Ability to establish and maintain communication on complex, potentially stressful topics in a range of situations, with individuals or groups
- Ability to analyse complex assessment outcomes, identify problems and offer solutions
- Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex information
- Assessment for and prescription of environmental adaptations and equipment provision including skills in home visit assessment and function/ task analysis
- Presentation and training skills
- Experience of Multidisciplinary working and partnership working with other agencies
- Supervision and mentoring skills
- Audit and research skills
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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Specialist Occupational Therapist - Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Description
Are you an experienced Band 5 looking for your next step career development? Are you a band 6 looking for a new career direction?
Depending on your experience we have a Band 6 or Band 5 development opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work in our Acute Neurology team at Worthing Hospital. The post is full time but we would consider part time with a minimum of 30 hours per week, for the right candidate.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with experience in working with patients with Neurological conditions. This friendly, supportive team is based predominately on our stroke unit and also provides a service to patients with a variety of neurological diagnoses within the hospital including spinal injuries, acquired brain injuries and progressing neurological conditions.
You will be responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the acute Inpatient Occupational Therapy Service, including patients with varying presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for Occupational Therapy excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for their role, with the ability to work autonomously and as a part of the wider MDT.
To provide specialist occupational therapy interventions using an evidence based, flexible and patient-centred approach, working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to meet the health and social care needs of people who are referred to our services.
To perform a specialist occupational therapy role for patients referred to the post holder's clinical team with complex health and social care needs.
To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with the team leader.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated specialist team.
To provide supervision and training for students on practice placement About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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. Job description Job responsibilities NHS Sussex and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust have worked together, alongside wider health and care partners, to develop proposals for how people living in the coastal area of West Sussex can receive high quality, hospital-based stroke care 24/7.The recommendation was to develop an Acute Stroke Centre at St Richards Hospital in Chichester, led byUHSussex, that would work in a network with the Comprehensive Stroke Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
This post is currently based at Worthing Hospital but candidates should be aware that there may be a change in base dependent on the outcome of staff consultation. More information about this can be found at:
To provide specialist occupational therapy interventions using evidence based, flexible and patient-centred approach, working within a Multi Disciplinary Team to meet the health and social care needs of people who are referred to our services.
To perform a specialist occupational therapy role for patients referred to the post holders clinical team with complex health and social care needs.
To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with the team leader.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated specialist team.
To provide supervision and training for students on practice placement Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Essential
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