Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Overview

The Occupational Therapist position at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust involves managing a diverse caseload of patients, providing occupational therapy assessments in their homes. The successful candidate will formulate and deliver specialized treatment programs grounded in evidence-based practices and clinical reasoning skills.

The role requires treating all patients with respect and dignity, while also considering their individual needs and cultural differences. The postholder will support and supervise staff across bands 3-5 and act as a clinical educator for undergraduate students. Additionally, they will engage in internal training to foster their professional development and assist the team with service development initiatives, including implementing competency frameworks.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct community visits to assess patients in their homes.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide comprehensive manual handling assessments and necessary equipment to patients.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant experience in a community rehabilitation setting.
• Desirable experience of at least 1.5 years as an occupational therapist in health or social care.
• Evidence of recent relevant training.
• Essential experience in supervising staff, with desirable experience in supervising students.
• Current UK professional registration is mandatory.

Benefits:

• Positive feedback from the 2024 NHS Staff Survey regarding leadership and wellbeing.
• Varied working environments including community hospitals and patients’ homes.
• Flexible working arrangements such as part-time, flexi-time, and job sharing.
• Access to training, development, and research opportunities.
• Accredited Living Wage Employer ensuring fair compensation.
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
• Active support networks for diverse groups.
• Recognition as a Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.

This position may close early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

Visa Sponsorship Promising