Specialist Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; England; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

NHS pension

Leave entitlement

Descripción de la vacante

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Ward on a secondment basis. You will plan and deliver tailored interventions to help patients regain independence after surgery or illness.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients and families, supervise junior staff, and contribute to service improvements. HCPC registration and rehabilitation experience are highly desirable, and you will benefit from NHS

Formación

• Registered OT with HCPC registration and eligibility to practice.
• Experience in rehabilitation or acute settings is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and safety.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and deliver OT interventions to rehabilitation patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan holistic care.
• Support patients in regaining independence and meaningful activities.
• Provide education to patients, families and carers on daily living techniques.
• Supervise and mentor junior therapists and students.

Conocimientos

HCPC registration

Rehabilitation experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent working

Educación

OT degree

Descripción del empleo

We're Hiring: Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Rehabilitation Ward -Secondment

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team on a busy Rehabilitation Ward!

About The Role

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in the rehabilitation journey of patients recovering from surgeries, injuries, or long term medical conditions. Your expertise will empower patients to regain independence in daily activities, improve your quality of life, and enhance their functional capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver tailored occupational therapy interventions to patients.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, individualized care.
• Support patients in developing strategies to enhance independence and engage in meaningful activities.
• Provide expert advice and education to patients, families, and carers regarding daily living aids and techniques.
• Supervise and mentor junior therapists and students, fostering professional development.

About You

• A qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience working in a rehabilitation or acute setting is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Passionate about patient care and driven to make a positive impact on patients’ lives.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and experienced team committed to your professional growth.
• Access to training, clinical supervision, and opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive salary and NHS benefits, including pension and leave.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on patients’ rehabilitation journeys in a rewarding and varied role.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Wild Job title: Lead Occupational Therapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 1314430