occupational therapy assistant

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Intermediate Care Stroke team at Bexhill Irvine Unit. The role supports therapy interventions with a multidisciplinary team in a 54-bed rehabilitation setting and offers opportunities for supervision and development.

Applicants should have a healthcare background and be able to work independently while collaborating closely with qualified OT colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.
• Desire for ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of therapeutic interventions alongside the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist occupational therapists in patient sessions and assessments.
• Participate in clinical supervision to enhance skills and knowledge.

Skills

Healthcare background

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

• Company: ESHT
• Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Bexhill On Sea, TN40 2DZ
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 1 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Intermediate Care Stroke team at Bexhill Irvine Unit. Bexhill Irvine Unit is a 54 bedded rehabilitation unit, where the teams strive to deliver person centred therapy interventions. The occupational therapy assistant is essential is supporting the delivery of interventions alongside the multidisciplinary team. This is a part time opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team.

This post is ideal for candidates who are keen to learn, able to work independently and have a health care background. You will work closely with your qualified OT colleagues to support patients. You will have the opportunity to take part in clinical supervision to enhance your personal and professional development.

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026