Specialist Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation

NHS; Playden; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in England is looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for their Rehabilitation Ward. You will support patients in their recovery journey, providing tailored interventions while working in a multidisciplinary team. This rewarding role offers a competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 annually, alongside opportunities for professional growth and NHS benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to training and career progression

NHS benefits including pension

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• A qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in rehabilitation or acute setting is desirable.
• Passionate about patient care and positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver tailored occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide expert advice to patients and families.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

BSc / MSc in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with HCPC

Job description

Specialist Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation

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

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 their quality of life, and enhance their functional capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered environment.

Main duties of the job

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.

If you are an empathetic, skilled occupational therapist with a passion for rehabilitation, we want to hear from you!

About us

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 7,000+ 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.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc / MSc in Occupational therapy
• Current registration with HCPC
• Postgraduate qualification or evidence of relevant post-qualification professional development

Experience

• Broad range of Band 5 rotation experience/ or alternative OT equivalent experience
• Experience of training/supervision.
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Experience of using client-centred goals
• Experience in Acute setting
• Experience in community setting
• Experience of equipment provision

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Evidence of CPD in previous year
• Knowledge of client centred practice
• Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and challenges facing service delivery
• Evidence of initiative and ability to use own initiative within boundaries of role
• Specialist client group knowledge

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro rata