Specialist Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation

Job title:

Specialist Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation

Company

NHS

Job description

We’re Hiring: Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Rehabilitation WardAre 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 jobKey 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 usWe are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to workWe 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.Date posted19 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number374-KN162Job locationsacute sites CQ and EDGH (1 each post)East SussexBN21 2UDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential

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

Desirable

• Specialist postgraduate training
• Practice Student Educator

ExperienceEssential

• 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

Desirable

• Experience in Acute setting
• Experience in community setting
• Experience of equipment provision

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesEssential

• 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

Desirable

• Specialist client group knowledge

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

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

Desirable

• Specialist postgraduate training
• Practice Student Educator

ExperienceEssential

• 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

Desirable

• Experience in Acute setting
• Experience in community setting
• Experience of equipment provision

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesEssential

• 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

Desirable

• Specialist client group knowledge

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

East Sussex

Job date

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:41:21 GMT

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