Rotational Occupational Therapist

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Rotational Occupational Therapist The closing date is 11 November 2025 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 9 month fixed term contract or secondment for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital based in Brighton. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Occupational Therapy; excellent communication skills and enthusiasm with the ability to work autonomously and as a part of the wider MDT. You will be responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the acute Inpatient Occupational Therapy Service, including patients with varying presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. Current rotations cover various specialties including vascular/amputee, medicine, palliative, A&E and Major Trauma. Rotations may change according to the evolving nature of the integrated pathways across acute teams. A flexible and adaptable approach will be necessary to ensure delivery of an excellent OT service across all pathways. We can offer: A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities. A good profile within a well-integrated hospital and community services. Band 6 peer support. Opportunity to contribute to service development. Development of highly specialist skills within various specialities. Main duties of the job To provide specialist occupational therapy interventions using evidence based, flexible and patient-centred approach, working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to meet the health and social care needs of people who are referred to our services. To perform a specialist occupational therapy role for patients referred to the post holder's clinical team with complex health and social care needs. To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with the team leader. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated specialist team. To provide supervision and training for students on practice placement. We may use this advert to appoint to the bank. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Candidate information pack – University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Job responsibilities This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. Attached you will find the job description and person specification which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you view this document and use it when completing the application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy. Clinical experience in areas relating to speciality/post or ability to demonstrate acceptable equivalent. Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist. Experience of teaching in a clinical setting. Skills Knowledge of the OT role, relevant standardised OT assessments and interventions in conditions relating to various acute specialities. Ability to establish and maintain communication on complex, potentially stressful topics in a range of situations, with individuals or groups. Ability to analyse complex assessment outcomes, identify problems and offer solutions. Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex information. Assessment for and prescription of environmental adaptations and equipment provision; including skills in home visit assessment and function/task analysis. Presentation and training skills. People Management and Development Experience of multidisciplinary working and partnership working with other agencies. Supervision and mentoring skills. Audit and research skills. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. 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. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr