Job summary 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 exceptional care. This is a fixed 1 year post to cover maternity leave. You will gain a balance ofphysical 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 6 led 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. Rotations include: Inpatient rehabilitation Stroke Rehabilitation Community Therapy About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us? Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Research opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT and Religion and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 150-GM1656-UPC Job locations Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital West Green Drive Crawley RH10 7DH Job description Job 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 is developing and will include mental health opportunities at a later date. Join a team where collaboration and mutual support are at the forefront. Job description Job 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 is developing and will include mental health opportunities at a later date. Join a team where collaboration and mutual support are at the forefront. Person Specification 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 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 Person Specification 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 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital West Green Drive Crawley RH10 7DH Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)