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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our B5 OT rotation at SCFT, we value person-centered care and staff development and offer a supportive and innovative environment in which to start or develop your Occupational Therapy career. We are now looking for skilled, enthusiastic, Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our rotations across both ward and community-based services in Crawley and Horsham. You will have the opportunity to develop your occupational therapy clinical and case management skills across a range of clinical conditions and settings.
These posts are open to new graduates, those due to qualify soon, Occupational Therapists wishing to return to practice and more experienced Occupational Therapists who want to broaden their clinical skills in a variety of specialities.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be involved in:
- Delivering of high quality, individualised, evidenced-based care to all patients.
- Learning, developing, and adapting to change.
- Operating in a team and contributing to team decisions
- Managing own caseload and prioritising
- Teaching of patients, carers and peers
Our Rotations include:
- Intermediate care rehab unit
- Community Therapy Team
- Stroke ward
About us
Our Trust and leadership teams are committed to supporting your work/life balance via flexible working and tailored support to help you advance your clinical practice and leadership skills in style that suits you, your health and wellbeing and your future career aspirations. This is an ideal opportunity to bring your skills and develop them in a flexible, supportive, and positive community service.
We understand the transition from student to practitioner and are well set up to support you in your new occupational therapy career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We cover 2 geographical areas of Crawley and Horsham. These all have good links to public transport and are only a 15 minutes walk from the town centres. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A driving license and a car available to use for work are essential, as you will be required to travel across sites and in the community.
Our Occupational Therapists are recognized and valued as integral to patient experience and outcomes and are supported professionally via our Occupational Therapy Professional Lead structure. You will be supported by senior Occupational Therapists in each setting, receive regular supervision, access peer forums and a preceptorship programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- Professional Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing education
- Updated CPD
Experience
Essential
- Relevant undergraduate and/or post graduate experience
Desirable
- working with older adults
- Working as part of an MDT
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan and implement and evaluate care for individuals
- Ability to plan and prioritise a caseload
- Demonstrate ability to reflect and learn from situations
- Ability to demonstrate competency in a range of clinical skills
- Ability to demonstrate the application of research based practice
- Demonstrates a commitment to learning and development with CPD evidence
Desirable
- Prescription of equipment
- Identifies difficulties and challenges and can work with others for a solution
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Crawley
Crawley Hospital
Crawley
RH11 7DH
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
