We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Job overview Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and dynamic Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy, interdisciplinary rehabilitation service, supporting adults to maximise independence, participation, and quality of life in their own homes and communities. 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. To undertake regular continual professional development activities Working for our organisation A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Qualifications Essential criteria BSc / MSc in Occupational therapy. Current registration with HCPC. Postgraduate qualification or evidence of relevant post-qualification professional development Experience Essential criteria Significant rotational Band 5 experience. Experience of training/supervision. Experience of multi-professional working. Experience of using client-centred goals. Desirable criteria Experience in the area of community stroke rehab Experience of providing training Experience of delivering presentations Experience in Mental Health Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential criteria Ability to verbalise the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine cases. Motivated to work flexibly within an inter-professional framework. Evidence of ability to use own initiative within boundaries of role. Excellent time management skills. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to implement and respond to change. Ability to work alone when required. Competent and up to date IT Skills Experience of completing risk assessments Desirable criteria Ability to deal with work pressures Experience of working with other organisations Experience of clinical education Experience of delivering clinical and managerial supervision Other Ability to travel to different sites in a cost effective and timely manner Car Driver / owner (valid driving licence for use in the UK) Available for seven day working to include weekends and Bank Holidays Concentrate for lengthy periods with competing demands on attention Regularly cope with distressing/emotional circumstances e.g. patients with terminal/progressive conditions Reliable work record Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria BSc / MSc in Occupational therapy. Current registration with HCPC. Postgraduate qualification or evidence of relevant post-qualification professional development Experience Essential criteria Significant rotational Band 5 experience. Experience of training/supervision. Experience of multi-professional working. Experience of using client-centred goals. Desirable criteria Experience in the area of community stroke rehabilitation Experience of providing training Experience of delivering presentations Experience in Mental Health Skills Essential criteria Ability to verbalise the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine cases. Motivated to work flexibly within an inter-professional framework. Evidence of ability to use own initiative within boundaries of role. Excellent time management skills. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate workload. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to implement and respond to change. Ability to work alone when required. Competent and up to date IT Skills Experience of completing risk assessments Desirable criteria Ability to deal with work pressures Experience of working with other organisations Experience of clinical education Experience of delivering clinical and managerial supervision Other Essential criteria Ability to travel to different sites in a cost effective and timely manner. Car Driver / owner (valid driving licence for use in the UK) Available for seven day working to include weekends and Bank Holidays Concentrate for lengthy periods with competing demands on attention Regularly cope with distressing/emotional circumstances e.g. patients with terminal/progressive conditions Reliable work record Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. Our mission is to: Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services. Our strategic objectives are to: Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority. Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences. Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable. Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are: Safe Effective Caring Responsive and Well led Employer certification / accreditation badges