Occupational Therapist - JCR

Job Description

Do you want to help people get back to being independent following a period of illness or injury? If you are a qualified Occupational Therapist, then this could be the role you are looking for.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our expanding and developing therapy service in the Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford area.

As an Occupational Therapist within JCR you will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support adults within their homes. You will assess the adults’ current function/needs and create and implement a tailored treatment plan to enable the adult to regain independence and continue to live safely at home. 

Joint Community Rehabilitation Service (JCR) is an integrated countywide domiciliary service delivered by Adult Social Care (ASC) and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT). We have recently been Highly Commended at the Great British Care Awards. 

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are qualified Occupational Therapists and registered with the professional regulatory body.

• Have effective communication skills.

• Have the ability to work well within a team.

• Have the ability to plan and organise a varied workload.

• Have experience operating under pressure where demand is constant and priorities need to be set/reviewed.

• Can demonstrate how they will meet the travel requirements of the role.

Please download the job description and person specification and our Working for JCR Leaflet for more information. 

To apply for this role, follow the ‘Apply now’ button above to upload your CV with a Supporting Statement. When writing your Supporting Statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.
Interviews will take place in person at Firwood House, Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9QJ, within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert.Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This is a rewarding role that allows you to see first hand the positive impact working as part of the Therapy Team has in promoting independence, and maximising health and wellbeing in the persons own home.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Donna Warren, Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist on [email removed]For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!“The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them.” - Casey, Project Officer

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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.