Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent: We are also looking for bank Staff
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7171131-MAY25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Band 4
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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 overview
*EXPANDING SERVICE OPPORTUNITY*
Royal Sussex County Hospital is launching an exciting new 7-day front door service. We are looking for a skilled Rehab assistant to expand the current team. The service will run 8am-8pm covering patients in the A&E Department, Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) and Acute Admissions Unit (AAU). The team provides rapid and comprehensive assessment, working within an integrated therapy model creating a seamless service across Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, enabling an efficient journey for the patients.
The Integrated Discharge Team consists of Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Discharge Coordinator and Rehab Assistants. There is a strong multidisciplinary approach on the acute floor with collaborative working across wider professions.
The successful candidate should be pro-active, flexible and demonstrate excellent communication, clinical and organisational skills required to manage in a fast-paced environment providing excellent assessment, discharge planning and placing a key focus on admission avoidance.
Please note, in addition we are looking for bank staff- please apply if interested in bank hours.
Main duties of the job
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Assisting in providing Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions for patients assessed by the team. Once deemed competent, the post holder will be able to assess non-complex patients, progress them and plan discharges appropriately, liaising with key personnel and outside agencies accordingly. This will be across therapy disciplines, predominantly covering the integrated discharge team and Frailty.
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The Therapy Assistant Practitioner will work under the direction and guidance of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist within the team but may work without being directly supervised but with immediate access to a therapist on site or by telephone/bleep. Other members of the team may also request tasks to be undertaken which will support them in managing the workload on a daily basis.
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The post holder will be expected to use a minimal amount of clinical judgement and freedom to act when undertaking their work whilst remaining within agreed protocols.
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To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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To participate in a 7-day rota including weekends and bank holiday within an 8am-8pm service.
Working for our organisation
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 our Wellbeing Programme for 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
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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We offer:
- A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
- Various opportunities for learning and development of clinical skills to ensure continuing development of both individuals and the team.
- Involvement in Service Development and clinical audits
- Playing a vital role in the development and success of this new 7 day service
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education including English and Mathematics
- Relevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post
Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Assistant worker or another relevant role
- Experience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills
- Knowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to empathise with service users and their carer’s and to demonstrate appropriate attitudes
- Good communication, verbal and written
- Ability to collate, organise and respond effectively to information
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Proven competency training in fitting and assessing for daily living equipment and carrying out activity of daily living assessments, basic mobility, progression of mobility, stair assessment, taking exercise classes and providing individual exercise programmes
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Good time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload
- Awareness of own limitations and ability to ask for guidance when needed
- Ability to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Liz Tungate
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
Extension 63483
Jess Thorne (Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist- Integrated discharge team)
01273 696955 ext 63434
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