Occupational Therapy Assistant Neuro Rehabilitation
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
The closing date is 28 April 2026.
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 part‑time Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our Therapy Team at Sussex Rehabilitation Centre, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.
SRC has 39 beds for those with neurological conditions needing rehabilitation. You will be working alongside both junior and very experienced therapists.
We are looking for passionate, creative and motivated people who have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills required to work in a busy team.
We offer:
* A supportive environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
* Opportunities for learning and developing.
Main duties of the job
To apply, under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, technical and creative skills in the provision of a flexible, patient centred programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments.
To work effectively as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team in providing a programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments for a selected caseload of patients.
To work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
Applicants' right to work
This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. If you are applying using a Graduate Visa, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at the time of application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good general education including English and Mathematics
* Relevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent (e.g., departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post)
* Related academic qualifications
* Up to date manual handling training
Knowledge, experience & skills
* Experience working in NHS health or social care or ability to demonstrate transferable skills
* Knowledge of roles of other members of the multi‑disciplinary team
* Well‑developed observation skills and the ability to attend to detail
* Experience of working under own initiative
* Good communication, verbal and written
* Experience working as an Occupational Therapy assistant or other relevant role
* Proven competency training in fitting and assessing for daily living equipment and carrying out activity of daily living assessments, basic mobility, running groups and providing individual exercise programmes
* Experience of interviewing/information gathering
Specific Requirements
* Good time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload
* Ability to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional
* Physically able to carry out a job that requires weight handling in therapeutic handling of patients
* Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships
* Understanding of disability and social issues and their impact on people’s functional ability
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ascertain any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a year, pro rata.
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