Occupational Therapist - Lewes, United Kingdom - Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Lewes, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Permanent

Description

Job summary

The postholder will work as an Occupational Therapist within Urgent Community Response, based out of Lewes. They will manage an acute caseload of patients with a variety of conditions. There will be an expectation to formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment and reasoning skills. Staff are expected to treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural. The postholder will complete the SCFT Preceptorship through regular supervision and professional support (staff in their first-year post-qualification). They will be involved in the support of band 2, 3, and 4 staff as well as student education and be expected to take part in and contribute to in-service training, keeping their own Personal Development plans up to date. There will be an opportunity (if desired) to join the East Area Occupational Therapy rotation to gain experience in multiple teams.

Main duties of the job

A job plan will be created by your line manager in line with the service blueprint and discussed with you. It will be reviewed annually at your PDR and updated as required. The main tasks you will spend your time doing are:To work effectively as a team member in providing and facilitating a high standard of therapeutic, social, and rehabilitative support in the unit, department or in the community. To provide assessments that appropriately inform therapy, social and rehabilitative pathways taking account of the fluctuating needs of the patient and assist in evaluating the outcomes.Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using specific clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.

Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To be responsible for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries through interpretation of clinical and professional policies and national protocols seeking advice and support from senior therapists.

To build professional rapport with patients and their families, communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy, and culture, ensuring that they are involved in and informed about their care packages.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support

Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county

Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Research opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton

Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks

Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces

Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)

Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast

Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional Standards and SCFT Information Governance.

See Main Duties of Job

Person Specification

Qualificatoions and professional registration

Essential

Professional qualification (degree or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist

Evidence of ongoing education

Experience

Essential

Relevant postgraduate or undergraduate experience in the clinical field

Experience within specialism underpinned by theory and specific therapeutic knowledge

Experience of using assessment tools relevant to client group

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for individuals

Able to promote choice and independence in undertaking patient care

Good communication and negotiation skills

Able to plan and prioritise a caseload efficiently

Able to demonstrate the application of research based practice

Knowledge of national policy relevant to the clinical setting

Knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit, risk management and clinical supervision

Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of boundaries of role

Able to reflect and learn from situations

Able to identify difficulties as challenges and work with others to identify solutions

Able to demonstrate team working and awareness of the roles of other professionals

Able to demonstrate a commitment to learning and development with documented evidence of CPD

Other requirements

Essential

Flexible approach to working

Car driver (Valid Driving License for use in the UK)

Access to a vehicle for work purposes

Willingness to undertake training to develop within the role

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