Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals (BSUH) Trust is the regional teaching hospital working across two sites: the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.

We are looking for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to lead the Stroke Service at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Hyper acute stroke unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital for a band 7 Occupational Therapist. The unit focus on patients with acute stroke diagnosis. We provide early treatment of stroke including thrombolysis and thrombectomy in accordance to national stroke guidelines. We have a 7 day a week therapy service.

Our current environment is in the oldest part of the hospital and the surroundings are not very modern. Despite this we have achieved an A star rating in the latest SSNAP results which demonstrates the excellent standard of care our stroke patients receive. This is all because of the great team ethos we have on the unit. In two years' time we will be moving into a brand new modern 30 bedded HASU as part of the 3Ts project.

Your primary clinical role will be in the assessment and treatment of patients with acute stroke providing acute management and early rehabilitation.
We are looking for an individual to promote strong leadership for Occupational Therapy within the Hyper-acute stroke unit. We have a very close working relationship with the multidisciplinary team, rehabilitation team and community providers.

Although you will have responsibility for all aspects of your clinical service, you will work closely with the Head of OT, band 7 and 8 colleagues to address professional issues and lead on quality, safety, education and innovation.

We are committed to continuing professional and personal development, and the team regularly has Occupational Therapy students from Brighton University.

We could also potentially support access to a Masters Programme.

If you feel you have the relevant neurology experience and enthusiasm for this post then we'd love to hear from you. The Royal Sussex County Hospital is in the heart of Brighton which is a large vibrant city situated on the south coast and in the heart of the Southdowns national park.

There is easy access to watersports, outdoor pursuits and areas of outstanding natural beauty. Brighton has a large shopping centre with all major shops but also boasts an eclectic centre of quirky independent shops in the Lanes. There are theatres, gastropubs, nightclubs and a diverse culture. It is a 45 minute train ride away from London and all of the attractions to be found there.

Posts in the Trust are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal spent and unspent convictions, reprimands, and cautions.

Appointment to this role will commence at the lowest salary point unless confirmed otherwise by HR Employment Services (Recruitment, Administration & Terms and Conditions)

We may also use this advert to build our Bank staff. If you are unsuccessful at interview for a substantive role but meet the BSUH standards you may be offered a bank post.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

Please ensure that you have read the Job Description in full before applying and that referees provided are your Line Managers over the last 3 years.

It is also important that any gaps in your employment history during this period are accounted for.

The Trust welcomes applications from everyone, especially those from underrepresented groups. There are a number of initiatives to support staff members from diverse backgrounds including:

Belief Initiatives and Support

Charity\/ Volunteering

Diversity &Inclusion Training

Disability Support

Early Careers Initiatives

Ex- Armed forces Initiatives

Home working\/ Flexible working Initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

General Accessibility

Staff Network Groups

If you need more information, or help with the application process, please see the HR Mission Statement (to the right) or contact the HR Employment Services Team on 01444 448692 or 01444 448616.

All staff members have a responsibility to treat colleagues, patients and clients with respect and to ensure that work environments remain secure, inclusive and mutually supportive.

Applications for Tier 2 sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, however under the Residence Labour Market Test non-EEA candidates may not be appointed if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU\/EEA candidate is available. For further information please visit UK Border Agency website.

Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals ensures equity of access and the delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for towards ethnic, cultural and religious differences and needs

Please note we are a Smoke Free Trust. Smoking is not permitted on any of the Premises, grounds or in any Trust owned vehicle.