Rotational Occupational Therapist - Neuro

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Brighton seeks a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for a 12-month fixed contract within their neuro team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience with complex patient needs, and will work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata, with opportunities for professional development and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Regular supervision and CPD opportunities

Opportunity to contribute to service development

Qualifications

• Experience in the assessment and formulating treatment plans for patients.
• Knowledge of the acute OT role in the specialist area.
• Experience of working with patients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Provide supervision and leadership for junior staff.

Skills

Ability to prioritise caseloads

Effective time management

Clinical reasoning

Therapeutic handling

Experience in clinical audit

Presentation skills

Education

Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

Evidence of recent CPD

Job description

Rotational Occupational Therapist - Neuro

The closing date is 04 January 2026

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role‑specific criteria.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our neuro team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital based in Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who has excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously and as a part of the wider MDT.

Current Neuroscience Rotations include:

• Hyper Acute Stroke Services, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
• Sussex Rehabilitation Centre, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath
• Neuro-medical Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
• Neurosurgery, Royal Sussex Country Hospital, Brighton

We can offer:

• A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities
• A good profile within a well‑integrated hospital and community services
• Band 6 peer support
• Opportunity to contribute to service development
• Development of highly specialist skills within various neuro settings

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist Occupational Therapy Interventions using an evidence‑based, flexible and patient‑centred approach.

To work within a Multi‑Disciplinary Team to meet the complex health and social care needs of people who are referred to our services.

To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with the team leader.

To provide supervision and training for students on practice placement.

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated specialist team.

To maintain a flexible and adaptable approach to ensure delivery of an excellent OT service across all pathways.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of the role of an acute OT in the specialist area and the use of assessment, treatment and rehab interventions for these patients
• Experience in the assessment and formulating treatment plans for patients
• Complete, thorough neurological assessment identifying functional potential and barriers to discharge. Clearly stating the impact of impairments, the environment and activities and participation
• Experience of working with patients with complex physical, psychological, emotional, sensory and social needs
• Experience of using standardised and non‑standardised assessment forms
• Experience of working with patient/family/carers to ensure the effective communication of complex and sensitive information about conditions and treatment plans

Skills

• Ability to prioritise caseloads daily, demonstrate effective time management and delegate appropriately
• To be able to work autonomously as well as part of the wider multi‑disciplinary team
• To be able to clinically reason and prescribe a range of equipment to assist ADL's and adaptations within the home setting
• To be able to manage under pressure and respond to the rapidly changing demand of the hospital environment, whilst supporting other team members to do the same
• Assess and manage 24 hour postural management needs including the use of specialist seating and wheelchairs
• To be able to coordinate complex discharges and follow up care and support junior staff with this
• To be able to produce clear, concise written and verbal reports
• Competent and confident with therapeutic handling of patients with or without aids
• Experience of clinical audit and outcome measures
• Presentation and training skills

People Management and Development

• To be able to provide support with leadership in the absence of the team lead
• Evidence of supporting staff with clinical role and development
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, carers and colleagues
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
• Experience in providing clinical supervision formally and informally for students and staff

Experience and Qualifications

• Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of recent and relevant Continuing Professional Development

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum, pro rata