Specialist Occupational Therapist in Front Door Therapy Team

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join the new 7-day front door service at Worthing Hospital. This role involves providing assessments and interventions for patients with diverse health needs, delivering high standards of care. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting junior staff and taking part in service development. Offering flexible working arrangements, this position values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, striving to meet both patient and employee needs.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Qualifications

• Ability to provide safety assessments for various health conditions.
• Experience with evidence-based occupational therapy practices.
• Willingness to supervise and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of assessment for patients.
• Implement occupational therapy interventions effectively.
• Supervise junior occupational therapy staff.

Skills

Assessment and evaluation

Patient-centred approach

Multi-Disciplinary Team collaboration

Education

Relevant therapy degree

Job description

Worthing Hospital is launching an exciting new 7-day front door service and we are looking for a skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the team. The service runs from 8am – 6pm covering patients in the A&E Department and the Emergency Floor. The team provides rapid and comprehensive assessment, working within an integrated therapy model creating a seamless service across Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, enabling an efficient journey for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the Front Door Therapy Team Service, including patients with varying presentations and complex physical, social and psychological conditions.
• Deliver 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.
• Perform a specialist occupational therapy role for patients referred to the post holder's clinical team with complex health and social care needs.
• Provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with the team leader.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated specialist team.
• Provide supervision and training for students on practice placement.

We will consider a development role from a B5 to B6 for an appropriately experienced candidate.

Bank staff are also invited to apply for bank hours.

Diversity and Inclusion

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. 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 are 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 are 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.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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