Job overview
We look forward to welcoming you as a newly qualified or currently practising OT. Do you want to be part of a supportive, friendly and dynamic team dedicated to providing executional care?
You will gain a balance of physical health, community and hospital-based working in settings working with specialists where you will gain experience and receive full support. You will have the opportunity to enjoy an in-depth learning experience working with caseloads of patients within an MDT. We encourage development of core OT skills within a supportive environment. We are committed to your growth with a strong focus on teaching and development including regular in-service training, protected CPD time and a band 5 peer support group.
Main duties of the job
Staff are encouraged to develop their full potential as we understand the transition from student to practitioner can be challenging and we are dedicated to developing your full potential. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate your personal and professional needs.
We work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WE recognise that band 5's bring innovation and dynamism to our clinical teams and are keen to work with you.
In this role you will be involved in: • Delivering of high quality, individualised, evidenced-based care to all patients. • Learning, developing, and adapting to change evidenced in CPD. • Operating in a team and contributing to team decisions • Managing own caseload and prioritising • Teaching of patients, carers and peers
The rotation includes mental health opportunities.
Join a team where collaboration and mutual support are at the forefront.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for individuals
- Promotes choice and independence in undertaking patient care
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills
- Knowledge of Professional code of conduct
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge / understanding of boundaries of role
- Demonstrates a commitment to learning and development with documented evidence of CPD
- Ability to travel for work purposes
Desirable
- Ability to plan and prioritise a caseload efficiently
- Knowledge of clinical governance, clinical audit, risk management and clinical supervision
- Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
Education
Essential
- Professional qualification such as a degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Up to date CPD
Experience
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate or undergraduate experience in the clinical field
Desirable
- Experience within specialism underpinned by theory and specific therapeutic knowledge
- Experience of using assessment tools relevant to client group
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This advert is for Rotational Occupational Therapist with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: full time. The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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