Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

A rare opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to lead the Emergency Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled therapist with expertise in delivering therapy to the emergency department and acute floor. The post holder will be a dynamic team leader who can drive the service forward through the evolving service.
We offer:
· A supportive working environment with regular supervision opportunities to explore strategic developments of the service
· Various opportunities for learning and developing clinical and managerial skills
Our emergency department and acute floor therapists play a pivotal role in supporting patient flow and are valued as highly respected members of the multidisciplinary team. To look at how we work as a team please take a look at these links:
Celebrating AHPs' Day 2023 - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (uhsussex.nhs.uk), The post holder will be responsible for leading, developing and supporting all therapy staff within the Emergency and Acute Medicine Service:
+ To manage a highly complex caseload within the integrated discharge team using advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessments using a client centred approach.
+ To act as a specialist advisor to the integrated discharge team regarding Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services and roles.
+ To lead a team of both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, providing leadership for senior and junior staff and Therapy Assistants through supervision, appraisals and performance management.
+ To act as a clinical source of expertise and advice being actively involved in leading on Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance in the integrated discharge team
+ To support the management of IDT and the Therapy Services as required by the Head Occupational Therapist and or Physiotherapist.
+ To lead on development and change management of the IDT service within A&E and acute floor.
+ To be actively involved in professional activities within your profession and outside the profession, e.g. multi-disciplinary forums and networks.

Working for our organisation
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.

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

12 month fixed term or secondment opportunity - 37.5 hours per week