Job summary
We're Hiring: Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Ward - Secondment

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team on a busy Rehabilitation Ward!

About the Role:

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in the rehabilitation journey of patients recovering from surgeries, injuries, or long term medical conditions. Your expertise will empower patients to regain independence in daily activities, improve their quality of life, and enhance their functional capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered environment.

Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and deliver tailored occupational therapy interventions to patients.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, individualized care.
• Support patients in developing strategies to enhance independence and engage in meaningful activities.
• Provide expert advice and education to patients, families, and carers regarding daily living aids and techniques.
• Supervise and mentor junior therapists and students, fostering professional development.

About You:

• A qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience working in a rehabilitation or acute setting is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Passionate about patient care and driven to make a positive impact on patients' lives.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and experienced team committed to your professional growth.
• Access to training, clinical supervision, and opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive salary and NHS benefits, including pension and leave.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on patients' rehabilitation journeys in a rewarding and varied role.

If you are an empathetic, skilled occupational therapist with a passion for rehabilitation, we want to hear from you!

About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-KN381

Job description
Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: BSc / MSc in Occupational therapy
• Essential: Current registration with HCPC
• Essential: Postgraduate qualification or evidence of relevant post-qualification professional development
• Desirable: Specialist postgraduate training
• Desirable: Practice Student Educator

Experience

• Essential: Broad range of Band 5 rotation experience/ or alternative OT equivalent experience
• Essential: Experience of training/supervision.
• Essential: Experience of multi-professional working
• Essential: Experience of using client-centred goals
• Desirable: Experience in Acute setting
• Desirable: Experience in community setting
• Desirable: Experience of equipment provision

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Essential: Evidence of CPD in previous year
• Essential: Knowledge of client centred practice
• Essential: Awareness of clinical governance and understanding of the NHS and challenges facing service delivery
• Essential: Evidence of initiative and ability to use own initiative within boundaries of role
• Desirable: Specialist client group knowledge

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Irvine unit, Holliers Hill, Bexhill on Sea East Sussex, TN40 2DZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Occupational Therapist Claire Wild clairewild@nhs.net 03001314430

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