Overview
We would welcome applications from those considering band 5-6 developer role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Specialist band 6 Occupational Therapists to work either within our Acute Stroke team as a static specialist band 6 Occupational Therapist or as part of a specialised Stroke rotation, working in the Acute, Community and Intermediate Care settings.
You will work within a broad multi-disciplinary team including an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language, Dieticians and Specialist Stroke nurses, all providing a high level of rehabilitation to patients following an acute stroke.
As part of the Acute Stroke therapy department, you will be joining a large supportive team who are passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex.
Responsibilities
* To provide a specialist Occupational Therapy Service to Stroke patients as delegated and directed by the Stroke OT Team Leads.
* To be responsible for a delegated caseload of patients, to assess patient needs, plan intervention and evaluate patient care within objectives, protocols and procedures of the service.
* To promote integrated, multidisciplinary working practices that supports a seamless transition of care.
* To support the Team Lead OT, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Stroke Rehab, Professional Lead OT and Service Manager with service development, helping to implement policy and policy changes and to set and monitor standards of practice.
* To delegate work to and assist in the supervision of band 5 OT, OT apprentice and OT support staff, providing training as required.
About us
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 nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 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.
Details
Date posted: 01 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-KN214-B
Job location: Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
Job description
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* Current registration with HCPC.
* Postgraduate qualification or evidence of relevant post-qualification professional development
Desirable
* Specialist postgraduate qualification
* Practice Placement Education Certificate
Experience
Essential
* Significant rotational experience
* Experience in Acute setting
* Experience of Neurological conditions
Desirable
* Experience of multi-professional working.
Skills
Essential
* Evidence of continued professional development in previous year.
* Knowledge of client centred practice
* Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and challenges facing service delivery.
Desirable
* Specialist client group knowledge
Other 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 DBS 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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
#J-18808-Ljbffr