• Job Description

  Req#: C9374-25-0489?language=en&page=762&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a n Occupational Therapy Assistant to work within our Acute Stroke team at Eastbourne District General Hospital.

  As part of this role, you will work within a team of Occupational Therapists providing a high level of acute rehabilitation to patients admitted following an acute stroke.

  You will be required to work alongside the therapists and autonomously carrying out exercise and maintenance programmes. Your role will also involve you supporting with both group and rehabilitation sessions planned by a therapist.

  As part of the Acute Stroke therapy department, you will be joining a large supportive team passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex. You will have the opportunity to attend an in-service training programme and complete supervision sessions with your line manager.

  You may be responsible for supporting with the completion of data inputting and assisting with the ordering of equipment through the Millbrook system to ensure timely discharge for patients across the trust.

  If you would like a rewarding career in the NHS then this is the post for you.

  Main duties of the job

  • To assist registered practitioners in supporting patients with a rehabilitation programme, promoting independence and supporting active recovery.
  • To work as part of an multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic care as delegated by the registered practitioner(s).
  • To work closely with patients and their families/carers under distant supervision of the registered practitioners providing accurate feedback to the appropriate practitioner(s).

  About 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 nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

  In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.

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

  Details

  Date posted

  29 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  374-KN168-A

  Job locations

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  Kings Drive

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To carry out delegated rehabilitation programmes which will include occupational therapy and physiotherapy, as directed by qualified professionals.
  • To be responsible for co-ordinating own workload and ensure patients receive treatment sessions as directed by qualified professionals.
  • To provide regular feedback about patient progress to qualified professional.
  • Be responsible for the safe use of equipment.
  • To recognise the specific aspects of the treatment session which should be fed back to qualified member of staff to enable them to progress or modify goals appropriately.
  • To be actively involved in the implementation of and compliance with Mandatory Training.
  • To be familiar with and work in accordance with Trust and Service Guidelines and Policies.
  • To participate in formal personal development review and informal clinical supervision.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To carry out delegated rehabilitation programmes which will include occupational therapy and physiotherapy, as directed by qualified professionals.
  • To be responsible for co-ordinating own workload and ensure patients receive treatment sessions as directed by qualified professionals.
  • To provide regular feedback about patient progress to qualified professional.
  • Be responsible for the safe use of equipment.
  • To recognise the specific aspects of the treatment session which should be fed back to qualified member of staff to enable them to progress or modify goals appropriately.
  • To be actively involved in the implementation of and compliance with Mandatory Training.
  • To be familiar with and work in accordance with Trust and Service Guidelines and Policies.
  • To participate in formal personal development review and informal clinical supervision.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above
  • Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
  • Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experienc

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements

  Desirable

  • Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development

  Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrating respect, kindness and empathy at all times
  • Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks.
  • Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans

  Other

  Essential

  • Reliable work record
  • Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above
  • Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
  • Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experienc

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements

  Desirable

  • Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development

  Skills

  Essential

  • Demonstrating respect, kindness and empathy at all times
  • Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks.
  • Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans

  Other

  Essential

  • Reliable work record
  • Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  Kings Drive

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  Kings Drive

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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