A rotational post for newly qualified or practising occupational therapists in Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust's community services. The work centres on individualised, evidence-based care for a caseload of patients, within a multidisciplinary team, with teaching of patients, carers and peers. The rotation alternates community and hospital-based settings, with protected CPD time and a band 6-led peer support group, and mental health placements are planned for later. Fit depends on HCPC registration or being close to it.
What the job involves
- Deliver high-quality, individualised, evidence-based care to patients
- Manage own caseload and prioritise work
- Work in a team and contribute to team decisions
- Teach patients, carers and peers
- Learn, develop and adapt to change, evidenced through CPD
- Work across a rotation of community and hospital-based settings within a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
- Professional qualification such as a degree or equivalent in occupational therapy
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist
Experience
- Relevant postgraduate or undergraduate experience in the clinical field
Skills & knowledge
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for individuals
- Promote choice and independence in patient care
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills
- Knowledge of the professional code of conduct
- Understanding of the boundaries of the role
Other
- Commitment to learning and development, with documented CPD evidence
- Ability to travel for work
Nice to have
- Up to date CPD
- Experience within a specialism, underpinned by theory and specific therapeutic knowledge
- Experience of using assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Ability to plan and prioritise a caseload efficiently
- Knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit, risk management and clinical supervision
- Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to find solutions
What’s offered
- Flexible working options, including part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours and flexi-retirement
- Protected CPD time
- Regular in-service training
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries
- Training, development and research opportunities
- Band 6-led peer support group for band 5s
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
