Unregistered Band 5 Therapy Practitioner- Integrated discharge team

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Unregistered Band 5 Therapy Practitioner - Integrated discharge team Band 5
Main area occupational therapy Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Job share

37.5 hours per week (Note this post covers a 7 day service) Job ref 457-SEP25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town Brighton
Salary £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum, pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 02/10/:59

About our Trust At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our "where better never stops" motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and 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'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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview EXPANDING SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Royal Sussex County Hospital is launching an exciting new 7-day front door service. We are looking for an unregistered band 5 Therapy Practitioner to expand the current team. The service will run 8am-8pm covering patients in the A&E Department, Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) and Acute Admissions Unit (AAU). 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 the patients.

The Integrated Discharge Team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Discharge Coordinators and Rehab Assistants. There is a strong multidisciplinary approach on the acute floor with collaborative working across wider professions.

We offer:

A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.

Various opportunities for learning and development of both clinical and leadership skills to ensure continuing development of both individuals and the team.

Involvement in Service Development and clinical audits

Playing a vital role in the development and success of this new 7 day service

Please note, in addition we are looking for bank staff - please apply if interested in bank hours.

Main duties of the job To provide assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for a range of acute medical, orthopaedic, and elderly frail patients referred to the FDFT therapy service (Emergency Floor & Department of Medicine for the Elderly Wards), in accordance with national and local guidelines and standards.

To work in collaboration with the wider MDT and health professionals in both secondary and primary care.

To supervise, teach and appraise Physiotherapy Associate Practitioners and qualified physiotherapy staff.

To support the Team Leads and Band 6.

To participate in CPD, IST, audit, evidence-based projects, and service development projects.

Working for our organisation At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and 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'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 candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & 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.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you view this document and use it when completing the application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the "job description and main responsibilities" section below.

Person specification Experience / Qualifications

• Good basic level of education
• Evidence of relevant clinical experience in the frail patients, working as an autonomous practitioner at Band 4 level.
• Demonstrate assessment and management of variety of patients within different specialties e.g., frail, respiratory, medical, orthopaedic and neuro
• Relevant courses / training in specific speciality.

Skills

• Ability to prioritise own work and delegate appropriately to others
• Use initiative and problem-solving skills to resolve queries and problems
• Recognising when to escalate unwell patients, queries and other issues to Team lead/ nursing staff as appropriate
• High level communications skills within the MDT, patients, families and carers, and community colleagues

People Management and Development

• Evidence of supervision of staff and development of team members and volunteers
• Experience of recruitment and selection
• Experience of service development

Specific Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast paced / high pressured environment.

Important information for applicants:

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