Rotational Occupational Therapist

Visspo; St Leonards; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in East Sussex is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist for a Band 6 rotation across acute sites in Eastbourne and Hastings, intermediate care units and community rotations.

The post offers a chance to broaden clinical practice, develop leadership skills and support occupational therapy students and apprentices on placement, while promoting the role of OT within the Trust and healthcare more broadly.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Post-graduate qualification or proven equivalent experience/training.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsabilités

• Broaden clinical practice across a variety of settings and rotations.
• Develop leadership skills and supervise occupational therapy students and apprentices.
• Promote the role of occupational therapy within the Trust and wider healthcare.

Connaissances

Therapy assessment

Manual therapy

Therapeutic handling

Dexterity

Formation

Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy

Post-graduate qualification

Description du poste

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Occupational Therapist to join our band 6 rotation. East Sussex Healthcare Trust is the largest combined acute and community trust in the South East of England. Our Band 6 rotation gives the opportunity to work within the acute sites in Eastbourne and Hastings, our intermediate care Units and within community rotations.
The Rotational post would be suitable for someone seeking to develop their occupational therapy clinical and leadership skills at Band 6 level in a wide range of specialities.
We will offer the successful candidates the opportunity to broaden their clinical practice in a variety of settings, whilst developing leadership skills and supporting occupational therapy students and apprentices on placement. Promoting the role of occupational therapy within the Trust and more widely is an essential part of the role.
The occupational therapy department is part of the Community Health and Integrated Care division, we are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice. This is demonstrated through regular departmental training, the commitment to new initiatives and a constant review and improvement of services.
All applicants must have current HCPC registration.
Main duties of the job
We will offer the successful candidates the opportunity to broaden their clinical practice in a variety of settings, whilst developing leadership skills and supporting occupational therapy students and apprentices on placement. Promoting the role of occupational therapy within the Trust and more widely is an essential part of the role.
The occupational therapy department is part of the Community Health and Integrated Care division, we are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice. This is demonstrated through regular departmental training, the commitment to new initiatives and a constant review and improvement of services. Our excellent appraisal programme demonstrates our commitment to our staff.
All applicants must have current HCPC registration.
About Us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-KN375-A
Job locations
Acute/IMC sites
St. Leonards-On-Sea/Eastbourne
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy Current registrant as required by HPC
• Post-graduate qualification or proven equivalent experience / training in a relevant field
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant topic

Experience
Essential

• Full range of undergraduate placements
• 2 years post graduate experience within an acute hospital environment
• Completion of core rotations

Desirable

• Experience as a band 6 Occupational Therapist
• Experience within acute services

Skills
Essential

• Confident with core occupational therapy skills
• Will have the ability to carry out therapy assessment and intervention incorporating manual therapy techniques, therapeutic handling and safe use of equipment, using the skills of highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses
• Flexible approach to work so able to work alone and within an MDT

Person Specification
Essential

• Confident with core occupational therapy skills
• Will have the ability to carry out therapy assessment and intervention incorporating manual therapy techniques, therapeutic handling and safe use of equipment, using the skills of highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses
• Flexible approach to work so able to work alone and within an MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Acute/IMC sites
St. Leonards-On-Sea/Eastbourne
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Acute/IMC sites
St. Leonards-On-Sea/Eastbourne
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)