Specialist Occupational Therapist

To undertake assessments and coordinate and provide Occupational Therapy intervention to facilitate a safe discharge.

To undertake specialist clinical Occupational Therapy, including work requiring particular expertise or ability.

To promote integrated, multidisciplinary working practices that supports a seamless transition of care.

To support the Team Lead Occupational Therapist, Professional Occupational Therapy Lead and Service Manager with service development, helping to implement policy and policy changes and to set and monitor standards of practice.

To support the Complex Occupational Therapy team/Integrated Discharge Team in optimising patient flow.

To work flexibly across acute services as needed.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Qualifications

Desirable: - Post graduate qualifications in a relevant topic

Experience

Essential: - Full range of undergraduate placements; - 2 years post graduate experience within an acute hospital environment; - Completion of core rotations

Desirable: - Experience as a band 6 Occupational Therapist; - Experience within acute services

Skills