Occupational Therapist
Job Reference orbis/TP/365998/44352
Package Description
Job Introduction
Are you an Occupational Therapist with an interest and experience in providing community equipment to adults living in East Sussex? Then working for the Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) as an Occupational Therapist would be an ideal role for you.
The role involves maintaining the link between the Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES), Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy and Health practitioners, by providing support for the co-ordination and the operational delivery of ICES, which is a Pooled budget arrangement between ESCC and NHS Sussex.
An an Occupational Therapist you will:
- Contribute to the development of the community equipment catalogue, and the co-ordination and operational delivery of ICES and promote efficient and consistent prescribing practice across Health and ASC practitioner.
- Participate in projects to ensure that the proposed developments meet the needs of the people that we support.
- Be expected to work in locations such as the equipment provider's offices approximately one day a week, and occasionally travel to other locations. There is flexibility to work from home as well.
We are looking for candidates that are:
- An Occupational Therapist with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Community Equipment in relation to its purpose, its function, its prescription.
- Experienced in project work and/or are willing to undertake training in this area.
- Able to work under pressure where demand is constant and priorities need to be managed.
- Are committed to equality of service provision and community development.
For the full person specification, please refer to the full job description
To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the personal specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Interviews date are to be confirmed, but they will be held in person at Cavendish House, Hastings. If you are unavailable on the given dates, please let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative day to interview you.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small team supporting the work of this highly regarded service.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Anne-Marie Mills, ICES Development Lead at anne-marie.mills@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
For work that makes a difference
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 http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. 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.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
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.
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.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company Information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
