Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Evidence of CPD in previous years
- Skills
Knowledge of client centred practice
- Experience
Broad range of Band 5 rotation experience/or alternative OT equivalent experience
- Experience
Experience of training/supervision
- Experience
Experience of multi-professional working
- Qualifications
BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy
- Qualifications
Current Registration with HCPC
- Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification or evidence of relevant post-qualification professional development
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
To work as part of an inter-professional team. Independently managing a caseload, which will include routine and complex cases who require rehabilitation. To supervise Band 5; Band 4 and Band 3 staff. To participate in the education of other professionals or other disciplines.
Main duties of the job
To provide a holistic assessment to clients with diverse or complex presentations, working within the community as part of an inter-professional team. To provide specific occupational therapy intervention as required. To key work individual cases as appropriate.
To provide occupational therapy advice to other colleagues within the team. To participate as a member of the team. To manage a clinical caseload. To support service improvement and delivery within the team. To participate in health promotion and education of staff, clients and families.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Sep 2026.
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