Clinical Specialist Frailty Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago


Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time
Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the existing Frailty Therapy team based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

The team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and a Therapy Assistant. The nature of the team allows for an integrated therapy approach, meaning this post creates an interesting role to carry out comprehensive and holistic assessments with the aim to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

Main Duties
  • Provide OT support within the existing Frailty Therapy Team, whilst working within an integrated therapy model with the Physiotherapists.
  • Provide 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-centered approach.
  • Ensure a proactive approach to rehabilitation to maintain and improve function and to facilitate timely discharges always thinking 'Home First'.
  • Participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services within the wider Occupational Therapy team, as well as within the Frailty Therapy specialist team.
About Us

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.



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