Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a enthusiastic and self-motivated Occupational Therapist to join our band 5 rotation. East Sussex Healthcare Trust is the largest combined acute and community trust in the South East of England. Our Band 5 rotation gives the opportunity to work within the acute sites in Eastbourne and Hastings, our intermediate care Units and within community rotations.
Main duties of the job
The band 5 rotation offers the post holder a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a number of areas and throughout the patient journey, helping you develop as a confident and competent qualified practitioner. Each rotation area lasts 6 months and you will gain experience working with a multitude of conditions and opportunity to consolidate theory into practice whilst working through the OT Process.
We seek motivated and innovative practitioners, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. In return we will help you to achieve your potential by providing supportive learning environments with a well -established training and development programme. We have a comprehensive preceptorship programme and an Occupational Therapy Development Lead to provide you with support with the transition from student to qualified practitioner. We offer regular supervision, appraisals and peer forums.
You will be fully supported to develop your occupational therapy and inter-professional clinical skills, and areas of special clinical interest. These posts are an excellent opportunity to develop clinically and as you progress, supervision, service development and leadership skills to effectively transition to a Band 6 OT role within ESHT.
We are committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and belonging. We actively welcome and encourage applications from individuals belonging to marginalised communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a variety of settings
- Full range of placements
- Experience of using client-centred goals
Desirable
- Training/supervision experience
- Experience of working in Healthcare
- Experience of inter-professional working
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist - Rotation with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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