Job summary
Come and join us!
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 part-time Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our Therapy Team at Sussex Rehabilitation Centre, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.
SRC has 39 beds for those with neurological conditions needing rehabilitation. You will be working alongside both junior and very experienced therapists.
We are looking for passionate, creative and motivated people who have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills required to work in a busy team.
We offer:
- A supportive environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
- Opportunities for learning and developing
- Excellent team working
Main duties of the job
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To apply, under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, technical and creative skills in the provision of a flexible, patient centred programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments.
For full details please see the attached job description and person specification.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood general education including English and Mathematics
- oRelevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post
Desirable
- oRelated academic qualifications
- oUp to date manual handling training
Knowledge, experience & skills
Essential
- oExperience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills
- oKnowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team
- o Well -developed observation skills and the ability to attend to detail
- oExperience of working under own initiative
- oGood communication, verbal and written
- Experience working as an Occupational Therapy assistant or other relevant role
Desirable
- oProven competency training in fitting and assessing for daily living equipment and carrying out activity of daily living assessments, basic mobility, running groups and providing individual exercise programmes
- oExperience of interviewing/information gathering
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oGood time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload
- oAbility to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional
- oPhysically able to carry out a job that requires taking weight in the therapeutic handling of patients
- Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships
- An understanding of disability and social issues and the impact on people's functional ability
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
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood general education including English and Mathematics
- oRelevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post
Desirable
- oRelated academic qualifications
- oUp to date manual handling training
Knowledge, experience & skills
Essential
- oExperience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills
- oKnowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team
- o Well -developed observation skills and the ability to attend to detail
- oExperience of working under own initiative
- oGood communication, verbal and written
- Experience working as an Occupational Therapy assistant or other relevant role
Desirable
- oProven competency training in fitting and assessing for daily living equipment and carrying out activity of daily living assessments, basic mobility, running groups and providing individual exercise programmes
- oExperience of interviewing/information gathering
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oGood time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload
- oAbility to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional
- oPhysically able to carry out a job that requires taking weight in the therapeutic handling of patients
- Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships
- An understanding of disability and social issues and the impact on people's functional ability
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.
