Rotational Occupational Therapist

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Portslade by Sea; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide exceptional patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The role offers flexibility, positive work environments, and a commitment to professional development. Candidates must have a relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy, with opportunities for in-depth learning and support in a beautiful Sussex location.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or currently practising Occupational Therapist.
• Supportive environment for core skill development.
• Commitment to professional growth with training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients in various settings.
• Work with caseloads of patients within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in in-service training and CPD activities.

Skills

Core Occupational Therapy skills

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Staff are encouraged to develop their full potential as we understand the transition from student to practitioner can be challenging and we are dedicated to developing your full potential. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate your personal and professional needs.

We look forward to welcoming you as a newly qualified or currently practising OT. Do you want to be part of a supportive, friendly and dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care?

You will gain a balance of physical health community and hospital-based working in settings working with specialists where you will gain experience and receive full support. You will have the opportunity to enjoy an in-depth learning experience working with caseloads of patients within an MDT. We encourage development of core OT skills within a supportive environment. We are committed to your growth with a strong focus on teaching and development including regular in-service training, protected CPD time and a Band 6 led band 5 peer support group.

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.

Why work for us?

• 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
• 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
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.