occupational therapist Horsham, England
Job description
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead within our Intermediate Care Units (ICUs) to provide clinical and professional leadership for the Occupational Therapists .
At Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) we believe in excellent care at the heart of the community. SCFT promotes a culture of learning and development and this post would suit an experienced band 6 looking to move into clinical leadership or an established band 7.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this ongoing development. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop your leadership skills through supervision and internal training opportunities, to meet the needs of yourself and the service.
The successful applicant will deliver complex clinical care to patients in the Intermediate Care Units. The area covered includes Crawley, Horsham and Mid-Sussex.
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
You will need excellent widespread knowledge of a variety of conditions, including frailty. You will support colleagues with mentoring, coaching and teaching. The emphasis will be on providing clinical leadership in order to meet Trust targets aimed at implementing a culture of rehabilitation across ICUs, facilitate independence and support hospital discharges into community services.
You will also provide specialist support to therapy colleagues and work closely with the other clinical and operational leads for therapy services and members of the wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring seamless care for patients in and out of hospital.
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a demonstrable dedication to personal development, and a commitment to providing high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs.
