Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational therapy
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7132845-MAY25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St. Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational 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
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a permanent Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner at St. Richard's Hospital Chichester. This post will be based on the acute wards and the successful applicant must have established Band 3 Occupational Therapy competencies in the specialist areas of Orthopaedics and Surgery or Acute Neurology
This successful applicant will undertake the assessment and discharge of routine non-complex patients, following a specified protocol within own level of practice.
Under the general supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, the successful applicant will apply technical and creative skills in the provision of a flexible, patient centered programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments and provide skilled and insightful assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of specific designated clinical caseload, according to treatment protocols to maximise their function and independence.
Main duties of the job
To manage a designated patient caseload and treat according to treatment protocols; being able to make alterations when required by assessment of patient progression.
To work in varied and unsupervised settings, with personal or telephone access to qualified Occupational Therapist.
To undertake home visits and access visits, with or without a therapist (accompanied/unaccompanied), as required.
To provide non-clinical services to the speciality team e.g. administrative duties, maintaining a safe environment and maintaining equipment.
To undertake delegated projects.
To provide educational support to patients / carers in unsupervised settings.
To promote understanding of the aims of therapy.
To interpret the elements of the patient performance in order to form appropriate intervention plans guided by a qualified Occupational Therapist where appropriate.
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 - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and ensure you detail your experience alongside the person specification.
Person specification
Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 3 months experience working in OT in Acute Hospital Setting
- Experience of communicating with patients, relatives and the MDT.
- Ability to work autonomously with seeking support when required. Demonstrated ability to have an empathetic approach to those in their care.
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable criteria
- Full UK driving licence
- Able to interpret clinical observations in light of OT treatment
- Ability to construct basic spreadsheets and presentations
Experience/ Qualification
Essential criteria
- Completion of Occupational Therapy B3 competencies, Health care related qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification or level of experience (AF)
- Good skills in numeracy, literacy and written communication
Desirable criteria
- 5 GCSE’s Grade A-D (9-3) including English and Maths or Level 1 Functional Skills or equivalent. (AF) Evidence of own development of knowledge and skills e.g. Portfolio / CPD (continuing professional development) (I)
- Basic understanding of anatomy and Physiology.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katharine Carlisle
- Job title
- Occupational Therapy Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 788122
- Additional information
Katharine Carlisle Extension Number: 35196
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