Job summary
Are you a highly motivated, caring and proactive person who is interested in working within an Acute Orthopaedic Hospital setting.
We have a part time Band 3 Orthopaedic and General Surgery Occupational Therapy Assistant post at the Conquest Hospital.
You will need to be flexible in your approach, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The team is supported by Team Lead Occupational Therapists who we are actively committed to continuing professional development through clinical supervision and training.
Main duties of the job
To undertake specific skilled support work to aid in the rehabilitation and safe discharge of patients.
To assess, prescribe and provide appropriate equipment to increase patient independence and safety.
To manage own caseload as delegated by the Occupational Therapist. To be responsible for monitoring patient progression and make minor alterations to patient treatment programme as required.
To assist the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with complex cases that requires two people to treat.
To work unsupervised and at times lone working; reporting back on patient progress and informing the Occupational Therapist of any problems.
To assist in the induction of new assistant staff, students and rotational Junior Occupational Therapists.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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
- Educated to GCSE with English and Maths
- NVQ3 in direct care or a therapy discipline or proven equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in patient / client care
- Ability to communicate and work with patients
Desirable
- NHS or Social Services Experience.
- Experience within Therapy Setting.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under own initiative where required
- Good organisational skills.
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy
- Flexible with effective time management skills.
- Ability to work with individuals or in groups.
- Basic IT and keyboard skills
- Awareness of Health and Safety Issues
Desirable
- Ability to motivate
- Evidence of ability to learn from past success / failure.
Other
Essential
- Personal Behaviour that reflects Trust Values
- Interest in rehabilitation
- Physically able to assist patients / hoisting equipment for care and movement
- Ability to drive
- Reliable work record
- Understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE with English and Maths
- NVQ3 in direct care or a therapy discipline or proven equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in patient / client care
- Ability to communicate and work with patients
Desirable
- NHS or Social Services Experience.
- Experience within Therapy Setting.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under own initiative where required
- Good organisational skills.
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy
- Flexible with effective time management skills.
- Ability to work with individuals or in groups.
- Basic IT and keyboard skills
- Awareness of Health and Safety Issues
Desirable
- Ability to motivate
- Evidence of ability to learn from past success / failure.
Other
Essential
- Personal Behaviour that reflects Trust Values
- Interest in rehabilitation
- Physically able to assist patients / hoisting equipment for care and movement
- Ability to drive
- Reliable work record
- Understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
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).
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).
