Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor - Acute Neurology Team

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Chichester is seeking an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join their Acute Neurology Team. You will provide therapeutic care to patients on inpatient wards, support Occupational Therapists, and ensure high-quality patient care. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a commitment to patient-centered practice. Opportunities for training and development are available within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Good team support

Supportive learning environment

Developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• Good level of education – 4 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or equivalent.
• A recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill Relevant NVQ qualification.
• Awareness of Health & Safety issues and Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care to patients on the acute inpatient wards.
• Work as part of an established OT team covering in-patient wards.
• Carry out thorough treatment programmes and assist on home assessments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

4 GCSE’s at Grade C or above

Recognised qualification in a related area

Job description

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

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Job overview

We are looking for a keen applicant to be part of our Acute Neurology Team at St. Richard's Hospital Chichester. As an Occupational Therapy Technician you will be providing therapeutic care to patients on the acute inpatient wards.

This post would ideally suit applicants with previous experience and competencies working in a similar role in Occupational Therapy services, providing direct care to patients/clients.

You will work as part of an established OT team covering in-patient wards, under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapists. You will be required to carry out thorough treatment programmes, accompany / assist on home assessments and participate in general administration and housekeeping tasks.

The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and problem solving skills and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

We can provide on the job training and lots of opportunities to work with experienced staff as well as member of the multi disciplinary team to deliver high quality care.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE: To apply, under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, technical and creative skills in the provision of a flexible, patient centred programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments.
DIMENSIONS: To work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and
treatments for a selected caseload of patients, being able to make
alterations when required by assessment of patient progress

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for details of this post.

We offer:

Good team support
A supportive learning environment
Developmental opportunities with links to regional support worker networks
Regular formal and informal supervision with an annual personal development review

Car driver is desirable due to community aspects of this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good level of education – 4 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or equivalent
• A recognised qualification in an area related to post or equivalent life skill Relevant NVQ qualification

Knowledge & Experience

• Awareness of Health & Safety issues and Risk Management
• Experience of dealing with people Experience of working in a team An understanding of disability and social issues and the impact on people’s functional ability
• Experience of working in a team
• An understanding of disability and social issues and the impact on people’s functional ability

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships
• Ability to identify and analyse problems and offer solutions
• Ability to collate, organise and respond effectively to information

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to patient centred, non-discriminatory practice
• commitment to lifelong learning
• Self motivation
• A good team player
• Willingness to undertake tasks such as cleaning equipment, personal care assessments
• Own Transport
• Willingness to work flexible hours

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.

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications