Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7178925-JUN25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6
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
Band 6 role at DWNRC including spasticity clinic
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, supportive and dynamic neuro rehabilitation team based in Donald Wilson Neuro Rehabilitation Centre at St. Richard’s Hospital in Chichester.
This role is ideal for a therapist with a passion for neuro rehabilitation and skills in tone management. We welcome applications from those with relevant experience as well as those looking to develop and specialise in this area. Comprehensive training, supervision, and support will be provided to help you grow in the role.
You’ll be working with individuals in a purpose-built inpatient setting recovering from a wide range of neurological conditions, supporting their recovery and independence through person-centred, evidence-based occupational therapy supporting them to achieve meaningful goals.
This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician with a specific interest in tone management. Working alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in assessing and delivering interventions to support tone management to out-patients, to aid function and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
· To deliver high-quality, person centred specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment as part of an interdisciplinary team within an inpatient neuro rehabilitation setting
· Support individuals with complex neurological needs, including spasticity and altered tone, using evidence-based strategies to assess and treat individuals in specialist outpatient clinics
· Work as part of a interdisciplinary team to develop and deliver personalised rehabilitation plans
· Contribute to discharge planning and goal setting, keeping the person at the centre of care
· Supervise and support staff, students, and therapy assistants/practitioners as appropriate
· Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy/Interdisciplinary services including audit, reflective practice and ongoing training
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. 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.
Candidate Information Pack:
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for someone who:
· Is a qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration
· Has experience working in neuro rehabilitation or a related area, and is eager to develop in this field
· Has a keen interest in tone management techniques (e.g. splinting, positioning, rehab technologies) and is motivated to develop their skills further (training and support will be provided)
· Demonstrates excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and team working skills
· Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
· Thrives in a supportive interdisciplinary team environment and are keen to learn and contribute
Whether you're stepping up into a Band 6 role or already working at this level and seeking to specialise, we’d love to hear from you. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Please see attached job description for details of job role and person specification. Please read the job description and ensure you detail your experience alongside the person specification.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Clinical experience in areas relating to speciality/post or able to demonstrate acceptable equivalent
- Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the OT role, relevant standardised OT assessments and interventions in conditions relating to various acute specialities.
- Ability to establish and maintain communication on complex, potentially stressful topics in a range of situations, with individuals or groups
- Ability to analyse complex assessment outcomes, identify problems and offer solutions
- Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex information
- Assessment for and prescription of environmental adaptations and equipment provision; including skills in home visit assessment and function/ task analysis
- Experience of neuro splinting / ability to fabricate skills or enthusiasm to develop through training
- Experience of spasticity management / spasticity clinic
Desirable criteria
- Presentation and training skills
People Management and Development
Essential criteria
- Experience of Multidisciplinary working and partnership working with other agencies
- Supervision and mentoring skills
Desirable criteria
- Audit and research skills
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
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
- Katharine Carlisle
- Job title
- Occupational Therapy Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 3831521
- Additional information
We highly encourage discussions and visits prior to interview.
For further information about the role please contact [email protected]
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