Occupational Therapist

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Crawley is seeking two Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join their Community Therapy Team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation within a supportive multi-disciplinary team across various community settings. Key responsibilities include leading therapy services, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and mentoring junior staff. Flexible working hours are available to support both staff and service users, making this a rewarding position within a noted community-focused organization.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Active well-being networks

Qualifications

• Able to drive with a full UK licence due to geographic coverage.
• Experience in occupational therapy practices and evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-quality occupational therapy services.
• Assess, plan, and implement interventions for various health conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop care plans.
• Mentor junior therapists, nurturing their professional development.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high‑quality occupational therapy services, setting the standard for practice and patient care
• Assess, plan, and implement evidence‑based interventions to support individuals with a variety of physical and mental health conditions
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, nurses and doctors, to create comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient’s needs
• Guide and mentor junior and newly qualified therapists, sharing expertise and nurturing their professional development
• Stay at the forefront of advances in occupational therapy, continuously improving practice and ensuring interventions reflect the latest evidence‑based practices
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting therapy plans as necessary to ensure the best outcomes

Requirements

You will need to be able to drive with a full UK licence due to the geographic area covered by the team.

About the Team

We are currently seeking two Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our Community Therapy Team North, based at Crawley and Horsham Hospital. In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver holistic, person‑centred rehabilitation within a supportive and well‑established Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT), working across diverse community settings. Our service operates Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm, offering flexible working arrangements to support both staff and service users.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Benefits

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement
• Excellent training, development and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+ and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Values

Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence – guide everything we do.