Rotational Occupational Therapist

NHS; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for their rotational scheme, encompassing various specialties like Stroke, Neuro-surgery, and Orthopaedics. This role emphasizes a patient-centered approach and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team. Successful candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered or in the process of registration. The position offers full-time hours with a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796, reflecting growth and development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or final year of MSc or BSc in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registered or in the process of getting registered.
• Experience working in clinical settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions in a patient-centered approach.
• Support and supervise junior staff and students.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services.

Skills

Patient-centred approach

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Time management

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Band 5 rotational scheme, with a large range of specialist areas forming a comprehensive programme of six monthly rotations. These rotations are based across 3 of our sites in Brighton, Haywards Heath and Newhaven.

You will work in a team-based structure with senior OT leads, but you will also be an integral part of the specialty MDT working closely with Physiotherapists to provide an integrated approach to rehabilitation and discharge.

We can offer a wide range of rotations including: Stroke, Neuro‑surgery, Sub‑acute inpatient Neuro‑rehab, Emergency Department and acute floor, Medical, Surgical, Respiratory, Dementia, Orthopaedics, Frailty and Re‑ablement in our Community Ward.

A supportive working environment with regular supervision, opportunity to develop your own supervision skills and contribution to service development.

If you are newly qualified and awaiting registration and OT PIN number, we may start as a Band 4 to avoid delay with start date.

About Us

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, which can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, designed to support you when you need it, including flexible working to support work life balance.

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 grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will 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.

Candidate Information Pack

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Job Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions as part of an evidence-based, flexible and patient-centred approach, working within a multi-disciplinary team, to meet the health and social care needs of people referred to our service.
• Perform an occupational therapy role for people referred to the post holder’s clinical team with health and social care needs.
• Provide supervision and support for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with senior staff.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated team.
• Support the supervision and training for students on practice placement.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or final year of MSc or BSc in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registered or in the process of getting registered.
• Working in a variety of clinical settings (desirable).

Key Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Relevant knowledge and experience from practice placements.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to formulate treatment goals and carry out intervention within an OT framework.
• Produce clear, concise written and verbal reports.
• Ability to prioritise caseload on a daily basis.
• Be able to manage time effectively and demonstrate good organisational skills.
• IT skills.

Desirable

• Prescription of daily living equipment.
• Car driver.
• Group work skills.

Personal Attributes

• Able to use own initiative.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

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.

Ethical and Other Requirements

Applications subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Current UK professional registration required. Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants under UKVI Skilled Worker route and UKVI Graduate route with specific thresholds.

Employment Details

Band 5, Permanent, Full-time, Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year (pro rata). Contract start: 10 December 2025. Locations: Royal Sussex County Hospital/Princess Royal Hospital, Brighton and Haywards Heath, BN2 5BE.