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Trosolwg o'r swydd

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the existing Frailty and Palliative Care team. The post will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The Team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and a Therapy Assistant. This post would be split across the Frailty team which work within an integrated model and the Palliative care team.

The teams works closely with the multidisciplinary team members as well as building strong working relationships with our community colleagues. The multidisciplinary approach works to achieve patient goals in rehabilitation, effective discharge planning and improved patient flow from the hospital setting.

We can offer:

• A supportive working environment with regular supervision
• Band 6 peer support
• Opportunity to work across a number of Frailty and Palliative care wards where patients present with a wide range of clinical conditions and complex discharge planning needs
• Working within a well-established MDT that is always striving to improve our practice and is open to feedback and fresh ideas
• Support to develop your own non clinical skills
• Opportunity to contribute to service development

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The Band 6 Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing OT support within the existing Frailty and Palliative care Therapy Teams, whilst working within an integrated therapy model with the Physiotherapists in Frailty.  

They will be working independently as an autonomous practitioner by providing specialist assessment and intervention to individuals presenting with a range of physical, cognitive, social or perceptual deficits which impact on functional ability and safety within their home environment, using an evidence based and person-centred approach. 

To work closely with Physiotherapy colleagues, as well as the wider multi-disciplinary team. This will involve providing both formal and informal clinical support where necessary. 

To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior and senior members of staff and students on practice placement. 

Additionally, the role includes participating in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services within the wider Occupational Therapy team, as well as within the Frailty and Palliative Therapy specialist team. 

The role is expected to participate in a 7-day rota including bank holiday and weekend cover as required.  

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.