Specialist Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Rother; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their Rehabilitation Ward. The role involves developing tailored interventions to help patients regain independence and quality of life. Candidates must be qualified with HCPC registration and have strong communication skills. This opportunity offers competitive salary, NHS benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Access to training and clinical supervision

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and NHS benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in rehabilitation or acute settings is highly desirable.
• Passionate about positive patient impacts and care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.
• Supervise and mentor junior therapists and students.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence in patient care

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

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.

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!

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.

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025