Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 to join our General Medical and Surgical Team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
The team consists of Band 7 team leaders, Experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapists, Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants.
The successful candidate should be pro-active, flexible and demonstrate excellent communication, clinical and organisational skills required to lead and manage in a fast paced environment, working on providing excellent assessment, discharge planning and placing a key focus on admission avoidance.
We offer:
- A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
- Various opportunities for learning and development of both clinical and managerial skills to ensure continuing development of both individuals and the team.
- Involvement in Service Development
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist for Medicine and Surgery - Team Lead is responsible for working closely with the Head of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Professional lead, other Occupational Therapy Team Leads and relevant clinical colleagues / managers to ensure:
- the provision of leadership, supervision; professional consultation, guidance and advice to the Medicine and Surgery Occupational Therapy Team
- the planning, delivery, evaluation and review of an effective Occupational Therapy service by the Team to Medical and Surgical patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
- the professional representation of Occupational Therapy in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within our acute medicine service, holding responsibility for defined projects in agreement with the Head of Occupational Therapy, Therapies Site Lead and Professional Lead
- the management of a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence-based and client-centred principles to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions
- the professional representation of the Occupational Therapy Service as a whole, to include 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, 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
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.
We highly recommend you view this document and use it when completing the application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
We highly recommend you view this document and use it when completing the application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate management courses or training
- Experience in handling complaints and disputes
- Recruitment and Selection training and experience
Skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Relevant experience, including work at Band 7 level within the speciality
- Experience in strategic planning and formulating business plans
People Management and Development
Essential
- 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
- Experience of giving presentations to OT colleagues and to audiences of mixed professional backgrounds
Desirable
- Management training course/module
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate management courses or training
- Experience in handling complaints and disputes
- Recruitment and Selection training and experience
Skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Relevant experience, including work at Band 7 level within the speciality
- Experience in strategic planning and formulating business plans
People Management and Development
Essential
- 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
- Experience of giving presentations to OT colleagues and to audiences of mixed professional backgrounds
Desirable
- Management training course/module
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
