Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 32 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-KN021-A
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bexhill Irvine Unit
- Town
- Bexhill on Sea
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Our vision is to deliver high quality care and experience for our patients, communities and colleagues.
Our strategic objectives:
Quality: Delivering safe care; always improving outcomes and experience for patients.
People: Fostering a positive culture; living our values; helping our teams feel equipped to deliver.
Sustainability: Always searching for the best way to use our resources for clinical, workforce and financial outcomes.
Job overview
Job overview
Here at East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT) we have a large Occupational Therapy service spanning a number of services. The team is recognised and valued as integral to the patient experience.
We currently have an opportunity to join the Intermediate Care Specialist Stroke Occupational Therapy Team who cover Bexhill Irvine Unit and rye Memorial. The post will be based in Bexhill Irvine Unit. The ability to travel between sites and patients’ homes is necessary.
Main duties of the job
The post offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within an in-patient Intermediate Care setting with the opportunity to develop Band 6 skills. The post holder will be supported by the wider Intermediate Care Occupational Therapy Team including training, supervision, role development and peer support.
We seek motivated and innovative practitioners, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. In return we will help you to achieve your potential by providing supportive learning environment within a supportive immediate and wider team.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience within a variety of settings
- Full range of placements
Desirable criteria
- Training/supervision experience
- Experience of working in Healthcare
Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Our vision is to be:
- The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
- Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
- Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
- Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
- Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive and
- Well led
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc / MSc in Occupational therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
- Postgraduate qualification or evidence of relevant post-qualification professional development
Desirable criteria
- Specialist postgraduate training
- Practice Student Educator
Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad range of Band 5 rotation experience/ or alternative OT equivalent experience
- Experience of training/supervision.
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience of using client-centred goals
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Acute setting
- Experience in community setting
- Experience of equipment provision
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD in previous year
- Knowledge of client centred practice
- Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and challenges facing service delivery
- Evidence of initiative and ability to use own initiative within boundaries of role
Desirable criteria
- Specialist client group knowledge
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Wild
- Job title
- Team Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07977040498
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