Job summary
The Intermediate Care Therapy Team are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team working on the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Lewes ICU.
The Occupational Therapists in our team are recognised and valued as integral to patient experience and outcomes. You will work as part of a team of OT's, Physiotherapists and rehabilitation support workers, as well as the wider team, at the Lewes Unit. Our team also provides inpatient therapy at three other units (Crowborough, Kleinwort and Uckfield) so you will have the opportunity to work with other colleagues and may, on occasion, be asked to work at these alternative units. You will be supported by our clinical leadership structure.
Our Trust and leadership teams are committed to supporting your work/life balance via flexible working and tailored support to help you advance your clinical practice and leadership skills in style that suits you, your health and wellbeing and your future career aspirations. This is an ideal opportunity to bring your skills and develop them in a flexible, supportive, and positive community service.
Main duties of the job
To practice as an occupational therapist managing the OT case load in the inpatient setting and delegating work to other team members as appropriate.
To develop and maintain a high standard of clinical practice as a member of the multidisciplinary team, in line with the code of professional conduct of the College of Occupational Therapists.
To assist the multi-disciplinary team in preparing intervention plans, implementing rehabilitation and planning complex discharges. To be able to carry out access visits, travelling there in a timely manner, where it is clinically reasoned as essential.
To work jointly with other professionals to ensure a patient-centred approach. Liaising with
Review and reflect on your practice through regular participation in professional supervision with your nominated occupational therapy supervisor.
To provide clinical supervision to other members of the team, as agreed with the Therapy Lead.
To ensure the maintenance of assessment and treatment equipment in a satisfactory condition, and ensure careful use and return of same, cleaned, where appropriate. Report any suspect or faulty equipment to the appropriate manager.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
About us
Why work for us?
* We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services working in supportive team environments, including medical, clinical, support and corporate services
* Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate culture and leadership, and support for staff wellbeing, scoring highly.
* A 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 tailored to individuals.
* Research opportunities
* Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
* Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
* We are proud to be a Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
* We are proud to be a 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.
Details Date posted
04 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum / pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
150-GM1772-UPC
Job locations
Lewes Intermediate Care Unit
The Gallops
Lewes
BN7 1LR
Job description Job responsibilities
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding the of Senior Occupational Therapist.
Job description Job responsibilities
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding the of Senior Occupational Therapist.
Person Specification Other requirements Essential
* Ability to travel between other units and to access visits if required
Desirable
* Valid driving licence
Skills and Knowledge Essential
* Experienced at prescribing equipment for D/C
* Ability to manage complex situations
* Ability to independently manage caseload
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to delegate clinical work
Desirable
* Use of electronic records
Experience Essential
* Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience as an Occupational Therapist
* Experience of working in a wide range of clinical settings
Desirable
* Experience of working in an inpatients intermediate care setting
* Experience with complex D/C planning
* Experience of student clinical educator role
Qualifications Essential
* Relevant Professional Qualification
* Registration with HCPC as Occupational Therapist
* Evidence of post graduate learning
Person Specification Other requirements Essential
* Ability to travel between other units and to access visits if required
Desirable
* Valid driving licence
Skills and Knowledge Essential
* Experienced at prescribing equipment for D/C
* Ability to manage complex situations
* Ability to independently manage caseload
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to delegate clinical work
Desirable
* Use of electronic records
Experience Essential
* Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience as an Occupational Therapist
* Experience of working in a wide range of clinical settings
Desirable
* Experience of working in an inpatients intermediate care setting
* Experience with complex D/C planning
* Experience of student clinical educator role
Qualifications Essential
* Relevant Professional Qualification
* Registration with HCPC as Occupational Therapist
* Evidence of post graduate learning
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
Lewes Intermediate Care Unit
The Gallops
Lewes
BN7 1LR
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lewes Intermediate Care Unit
The Gallops
Lewes
BN7 1LR
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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