Job Description

This post holder will be part of the Acute Neurology Occupational Therapy team, who assess and treat stroke and neurological patients, and who will be key in supporting the delivery of the service.



You will have a passion for Occupational Therapy , excellent communication skills and enthusiasm with the ability to work autonomously and as a part of the wider MDT. Ideally you will have experience in the acute setting working with patients with acute neurological conditions , or you may be an experienced Band 5 looking to progress and develop into a Band 6.



We have a supportive team and active band 6 peer group with opportunities for service level projects, teaching and professional development . A flexible and adaptable approach will be necessary to ensure delivery of an excellent OT service across all pathways.

We can offer:

A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD Band 6 peer support Opportunity to contribute to service development Development of highly specialist skills within your speciality

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. 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/



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