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Rotational Occupational Therapist - Neuro
Band 6
Main area Neuro Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 1 year (Secondment available) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Please note that this post covers a 7 day service) Job ref 279-7676274-FEB26
Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/02/2026 23:59
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Job overview
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our neuro team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital based in Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who has excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously and as a part of the wider MDT.
Current Neuroscience Rotations include:
* Hyper Acute Stroke Services, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
* Sussex Rehabilitation Centre, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath
* Neuro-medical Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
* Neurosurgery, Royal Sussex Country Hospital, Brighton
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 neuro settings.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist Occupational Therapy Interventions using an evidence based, flexible and patient-centred approach.
To work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to meet the complex health and social care needs of people who are referred to our services.
To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with the team leader.
To provide supervision and training for students on practice placement.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated specialist team.
To maintain a flexible and adaptable approach will be necessary to ensure delivery of an excellent OT service across all pathways.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Knowledge and Experience
* Knowledge of the role of an acute OT in the specialist area and the use of assessment, treatment and rehab interventions for these patients.
* Experience in the assessment and formulating treatment plans for patients.
* Complete, thorough neurological assessment identifying functional potential and barriers to discharge, clearly stating the impact of impairments, the environment and activities and participation.
* Experience of working with patients with complex physical, psychological, emotional, sensory and social needs.
* Experience of using standardised and non-standardised assessment forms.
* Experience of working with patient/family/carers to ensure the effective communication of complex and sensitive information about conditions and treatment plans.
Skills
* Ability to prioritise caseloads daily, demonstrate effective time management and delegate appropriately.
* To be able to work autonomously as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
* To be able to clinically reason and prescribe a range of equipment to assist ADL’s and adaptations within the home setting.
* To be able to manage under pressure and respond to the rapidly changing demand of the hospital environment, whilst supporting other team members to do the same.
* Assess and manage 24 hour postural management needs including the use of specialist seating and wheelchairs.
* To be able to coordinate complex discharges and follow up care and support junior staff with this.
* To be able to produce clear, concise written and verbal reports.
* Competent and confident with therapeutic handling of patients with or without aids.
* Experience of clinical audit and outcome measures.
* Presentation and training skills.
People Management and Development
* To be able to provide support with leadership in the absence of the team lead.
* Evidence of supporting staff with clinical role and development.
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, carers and colleagues.
* Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
* Experience in providing clinical supervision formally and informally for students and staff.
Experience and Qualifications
* Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy.
* HCPC registered.
* Evidence of recent and relevant Continuing Professional Development.
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.
Important information for applicants
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHS Sussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Liz Tungate
Job title Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
Email address elizabeth.tungate@nhs.net
Telephone number 01273 696955
If you have any questions or would like to visit the hospital please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange this on 01273 696955 ext 63483.
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