Occupational Therapy Assistant- Rye

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Intermediate Care Stroke team at Rye Memorial Hospital. Rye Hospital is a 19 bedded rehabilitation unit, where the teams strive to deliver person centred therapy interventions. The occupational therapy assistant is essential is supporting the delivery of interventions alongside the multidisciplinary team. This is a part time opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team.

Main duties of the job

This post is ideal for candidates who are keen to learn, able to work independently and have a health care background. You will work closely with your qualified OT colleagues to support patients. You will have the opportunity to take part in clinical supervision to enhance your personal and professional development.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE with English and Maths
• NVQ3 in direct care or a therapy discipline or proven equivalent knowledge and experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in patient / client care
• Ability to communicate and work with patients.

Desirable

• NHS or Social Services Experience.
• Experience within Therapy Setting.

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under own initiative where required
• Good organisational skills
• Flexible with effective time management skills
• Basic IT and keyboard skills
• Physically able to assist patients / hoisting equipment for care and movement

Desirable

• Ability to motivate
• Evidence of ability to learn from past success / failure

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Occupational Therapy
• Interest in rehabilitation
• Understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients

Desirable

• Full driving licence and access to own transport