Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic neuro rehabilitation team in Chichester. This role focuses on supporting patients recovering from neurological conditions, with a specific emphasis on tone management and rehabilitation. Comprehensive training and support will be provided to ensure professional development, all within a supportive interdisciplinary environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
• Experience in neuro rehabilitation or related field is required.
• Interest in tone management techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy.
• Support individuals with complex neurological needs.
• Contribute to rehabilitation plans and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Team working

Assessment skills

Neuro splinting

Spasticity management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job summary

Band 6 role at DWNRC including spasticity clinic

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, supportive and dynamic neuro rehabilitation team based in Donald Wilson Neuro Rehabilitation Centre at St. Richard's Hospital in Chichester.

This role is ideal for a therapist with a passion for neuro rehabilitation and skills in tone management. We welcome applications from those with relevant experience as well as those looking to develop and specialise in this area. Comprehensive training, supervision, and support will be provided to help you grow in the role.

You'll be working with individuals in a purpose-built inpatient setting recovering from a wide range of neurological conditions, supporting their recovery and independence through person-centred, evidence-based occupational therapy supporting them to achieve meaningful goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician with a specific interest in tone management. Working alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in assessing and delivering interventions to support tone management to out-patients, to aid function and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

To deliver high-quality, person centred specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment as part of an interdisciplinary team within an inpatient neuro rehabilitation setting

Support individuals with complex neurological needs, including spasticity and altered tone, using evidence-based strategies to assess and treat individuals in specialist outpatient clinics

Work as part of a interdisciplinary team to develop and deliver personalised rehabilitation plans

Contribute to discharge planning and goal setting, keeping the person at the centre of care

Supervise and support staff, students, and therapy assistants/practitioners as appropriate

Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy/Interdisciplinary services including audit, reflective practice and ongoing training

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. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor 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.

Candidate Information Pack:

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

Details Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7178925-JUN25

Job locations

St Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6ES

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who:

Is a qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration

Has experience working in neuro rehabilitation or a related area, and is eager to develop in this field

Has a keen interest in tone management techniques (e.g. splinting, positioning, rehab technologies) and is motivated to develop their skills further (training and support will be provided)

Demonstrates excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and team working skills

Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care

Thrives in a supportive interdisciplinary team environment and are keen to learn and contribute

Whether you're stepping up into a Band 6 role or already working at this level and seeking to specialise, wed love to hear from you. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Please see attached job description for details of job role and person specification. Please read the job description and ensure you detail your experience alongside the person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who:

Is a qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration

Has experience working in neuro rehabilitation or a related area, and is eager to develop in this field

Has a keen interest in tone management techniques (e.g. splinting, positioning, rehab technologies) and is motivated to develop their skills further (training and support will be provided)

Demonstrates excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and team working skills

Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care

Thrives in a supportive interdisciplinary team environment and are keen to learn and contribute

Whether you're stepping up into a Band 6 role or already working at this level and seeking to specialise, wed love to hear from you. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Please see attached job description for details of job role and person specification. Please read the job description and ensure you detail your experience alongside the person specification.

Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Clinical experience in areas relating to speciality/post or able to demonstrate acceptable equivalent
• Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• Experience of teaching in a clinical setting

Skills Essential

• Knowledge of the OT role, relevant standardised OT assessments and interventions in conditions relating to various acute specialities.
• Ability to establish and maintain communication on complex, potentially stressful topics in a range of situations, with individuals or groups
• Ability to analyse complex assessment outcomes, identify problems and offer solutions
• Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex information
• Assessment for and prescription of environmental adaptations and equipment provision; including skills in home visit assessment and function/ task analysis
• Experience of neuro splinting / ability to fabricate skills or enthusiasm to develop through training
• Experience of spasticity management / spasticity clinic

Desirable

• Presentation and training skills

People Management and Development Essential

• Experience of Multidisciplinary working and partnership working with other agencies
• Supervision and mentoring skills

Desirable

• Audit and research skills

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Clinical experience in areas relating to speciality/post or able to demonstrate acceptable equivalent
• Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• Experience of teaching in a clinical setting

Skills Essential

• Knowledge of the OT role, relevant standardised OT assessments and interventions in conditions relating to various acute specialities.
• Ability to establish and maintain communication on complex, potentially stressful topics in a range of situations, with individuals or groups
• Ability to analyse complex assessment outcomes, identify problems and offer solutions
• Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex information
• Assessment for and prescription of environmental adaptations and equipment provision; including skills in home visit assessment and function/ task analysis
• Experience of neuro splinting / ability to fabricate skills or enthusiasm to develop through training
• Experience of spasticity management / spasticity clinic

Desirable

• Presentation and training skills

People Management and Development Essential

• Experience of Multidisciplinary working and partnership working with other agencies
• Supervision and mentoring skills

Desirable

• Audit and research skills

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6ES

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6ES

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)