Occupational Therapy Clinical and Administrative Support Worker inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED 28 APR 2024

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic, people loving person to join our small Rheumatology Occupational Therapy team based at Brighton General Hospital but also helping to run clinics at the Princess Royal Hospital remotely.

The role will be both clinical and administrative. No not only will you be setting up and booking follow up appointments , answering telephone queries and posting information to patients. You will also be trained to advise them about and demonstrate to them, equipment that may help them to manage more independently at home.


We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive induction to build your skills and confidence in a specialist area.
• The opportunity to work holistically using your newly developed skills, with a wide age range of patients age 16+
• A highly supportive working environment with on-going regular supervision, strong leadership from our Band 7 OTs and good links with the rheumatology MDT.
• Excellent CPD opportunities – in service rheumatology training, library support, regular supervision and access to equipment training.
• The opportunity to be involved in service development and evaluation
• In future there may be opportunities to develop and facilitate OT groups
• Flexible working opportunities
  
  

You will work with the Occupational Therapists to ensure that the department runs smoothly, involving tasks such as stock checks, ordering therapy equipment, photocopying and filing.

We are looking for someone to develop professional therapeutic relationships with Rheumatology out- patients and carers and assist the Occupational Therapist's with treatment interventions.

Part of this role will also be administrative to organise and look after the day to day running of the department. Full training will be given to use patient booking systems such as care-flow to arrange appointments, process outcomes and book follow-up appointments. Answering phones, photocopying and filing are also part of the job role.

Please see full specifications of the main duties within the Job description and person specification.

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.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jenny Whales Job title: Rheumatology Team lead for Occupational Therapy Email address: Telephone number:

Please email in first instance with a contact number and Jenny will make contact.