Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a B7 Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation to support the delivery of our rehabilitation strategy for Intermediate Care Services at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This B7 role will support the development and leadership of the occupational therapy team based at Bexhill Irvine Unit and occasionally at Rye Memorial Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The ESHT Rehabilitation strategy is focused on improving the quality and performance of our acute and community services to deliver high quality rehabilitation across East Sussex. This is a dynamic and changing environment, and the strategy is working to support our staff, teams and the organisation as a whole to make meaningful changes that bring about improvements in rehabilitation for the benefit of our population. The role of the band 7 Occupational Therapist is key in delivering our strategy.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MCs in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with Health Professions Council
- Evidence of comprehensive CPD to Masters level or equivalent experience, knowledge and skills
- Postgraduate: higher level learning. MSc modules/PG certs/diplomas in clinically relevant specialist area
Desirable
- Membership of Specialist Section of COT
- Practice Placement Education Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience - 3 years post registration experience within the clinical area of stroke / neurology / rehabilitation
- Experience of staff line management and responsibilities
- Experience of providing formal supervision to band 6 and 5 OT and support staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MCs in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with Health Professions Council
- Evidence of comprehensive CPD to Masters level or equivalent experience, knowledge and skills
- Postgraduate: higher level learning. MSc modules/PG certs/diplomas in clinically relevant specialist area
Desirable
- Membership of Specialist Section of COT
- Practice Placement Education Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience - 3 years post registration experience within the clinical area of stroke / neurology / rehabilitation
- Experience of staff line management and responsibilities
- Experience of providing formal supervision to band 6 and 5 OT and support staff
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).
