Senior Occupational Therapist

NHS; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a B6 Occupational Therapist in the Community Therapy Team North. You will lead therapeutic interventions and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient independence and quality of life. This role offers flexible working patterns and excellent training opportunities, making a significant impact in community health services.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Access to NHS staff benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to assess and implement evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-quality occupational therapy services.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care plans.
• Mentor junior therapists and support their development.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-Centered Approach

Collaboration

Mentorship

Clinical Excellence

Outcome-Focused

Job description

Job summary

Are you a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist ready to make a real difference? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your skills and expertise can transform lives? If so, we want to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a B6 Occupational Therapist in our Community Therapy Team North (Crawley, Horsham, and Mid Sussex) to provide holistic, person-centered therapeutic rehabilitation. You will work as part of well-established Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) across our local communities.

Our teams work flexibly to provide a seven-day service, 365 days a year, between 8 am and 6 pm.

Main duties of the job

The Role:

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will support a diverse range of patients—helping them improve their ability to perform everyday activities with confidence and independence. Your extensive knowledge and experience will be vital in developing and leading therapeutic interventions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Inspire: Lead the delivery of high-quality occupational therapy services, setting standards for practice and patient care.
• Patient-Centered Approach: Assess, plan, and implement evidence-based interventions for individuals with physical and mental health conditions.
• Collaborative Work: Work closely with other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior and newly qualified therapists, sharing expertise and supporting their professional development.
• Clinical Excellence: Stay updated on advancements in occupational therapy, continuously improving practice and ensuring interventions are evidence-based.
• Outcome-Focused: Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will need to be able to drive with a full UK license due to the geographic area covered by the team.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million, providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our vision is to deliver excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people manage and adapt to health changes, reducing hospital admissions and stay durations.

We offer opportunities across a wide range of services including medical, clinical, support, and corporate roles.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate culture, leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments: in patients' homes, community hospitals, and bases across the county
• Flexible working patterns: part-time, flexi-time, annualized hours, and flexi-retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Inclusive staff networks for BAME, Disability, Wellbeing, LGBT+, and Religion and Belief
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader
• Veteran Aware Trust accreditation
• Located in scenic Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and coast
• Access to NHS staff benefits and discounts