Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Cover maternity leave - secondment opportunity also available)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7353937-AUG25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Occupational Therapist in General Medicine & Frailty
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
The Princess Royal Hospital Occupational Therapy Service is looking for someone with a passion for Occupational Therapy within medicine and frailty . This will be a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave. You will need excellent communication skills and enthusiasm with the ability to work autonomously and as a part of the wider MDT.
You will be responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients that are admitted to one of our wards, including patients with varying presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.
We would particularly welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with previous experience in a Neuro specialist setting as we have patients across all our wards with Neurological conditions who would benefit from neuro specialist Occupational Therapy intervention.
A flexible and adaptable approach will be necessary to ensure delivery of an excellent OT service across all pathways. We would also consider an experienced Band 5 wanting to develop to be a Band 6 or an internal secondment
We can offer:
• A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
• A strong profile within well-integrated hospital and community services
• Opportunity to contribute to service development
• Development of highly specialist skills within various specialities
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist occupational therapy interventions using an evidence based, flexible and patient-centred approach, working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to meet the health and social care needs of people who are referred to our services.
To perform a specialist occupational therapy role for patients referred to the post holder’s clinical team with complex health and social care needs.
To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with the team leader.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated specialist team.
To provide supervision and training for students on practice placement
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 - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide specialist occupational therapy interventions using evidence based, flexible and patient-centred approach, working within a Multi Disciplinary Team to meet the health and social care needs of people who are referred to our services.
To perform a specialist occupational therapy role for patients referred to the post holder’s clinical team with complex health and social care needs.
To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with the team leader.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated specialist team.
To provide supervision and training for students on practice placement
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
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
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of recent and relevant Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting
- Training in leadership and management
- Practice educators' course
- Member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Member of relevant RCOT Specialist Groups
- Experience working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist
- Experience of working in the specialty field
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
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
- Jane von der Becke
- Job title
- Operational Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01444 441881
- Additional information
Jo Philpott
Ros French
01444 441881 x 68266
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