Job Description

Our Occupational Therapy Service has recently been redesigned with the aim of creating a more sustainable workforce not only better equipped to manage the complex needs of our patient's, but to also allow experienced therapists an opportunity to develop their specialist role.



The ideal candidate will have a passion for Occupational Therapy within the specialist field of end of life and palliative care. You will have excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for your speciality area and the ability to work autonomously and as a part of the wider team.



You will work closely with the General Medicine and Frailty Teams supporting across those areas as needed. You will be responsible for providing a high standard of Occupational Therapy intervention ;- assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the service, including patients who have varying presentations and complex physical, social and psychological conditions.



A flexible and adaptable approach will be necessary to ensure delivery of an excellent OT service across all pathways.



We would be happy to consider and support a return to practice therapist.

We can offer:

A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities. A good profile within well-integrated hospital and community services Band 6 peer support Opportunity to contribute to service development Development of highly specialist skills within various specialities

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



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



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