Occupational Therapist (Rotational)

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

Are you an occupational therapist looking to develop foundational competences ahead of a fascinating career? If so, you are warmly invited to join the friendly, cohesive and supportive occupational therapy team at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester.

Occupational therapists at St Richard's are well-respected within the MDT, and enjoy a wide range of development opportunities, gaining a deep understanding of patient care across a broad range of specialisms. These include acute neurology, neuro rehabilitation, cardiac, respiratory, gastric, amputee, frailty, trauma, surgery, orthopaedic, and palliative care.

St Richards Hospital sits at the foot of South Downs National Park, in the heart of Chichester which is a lively and historic university city. The hospital is a well-established institutional member of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, meaning that band-5 occupational therapists also have access to rotational opportunities at nearby Worthing and Southlands hospitals (there is a free shuttle bus between sites).

Beyond your clinical competences, you will be well-supported to develop core skills such as leadership, communication, MDT working, education, research and leadership within our AHP Preceptorship Programme, which facilitates and supports your career progression.

Main duties of the job

To provide occupational therapy interventions as part of an evidence based, flexible and patient-centred approach, working within a multi-disciplinary team, to meet the health and social care needs of people who are referred to our services.

To perform an occupational therapy role for people referred to the post holder's clinical team with health and social care needs.

To provide supervision and support for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with senior staff.

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated team.

To support the supervision and training for students on practice placement.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted: 10 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 279-7095947-APR25

Job locations

St. Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Road

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy OR in final year of MSc or BsC in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered or as student in the process of getting registered

Experience Essential

• OT Clinical experience (incl. student placements) in area relating to speciality/post or able to demonstrate acceptable equivalent
• Experience of Multidisciplinary working and partnership working with other agencies
• Knowledge of the OT role, relevant OT assessments and interventions in conditions relating to speciality/post.
• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance and its application

Skills Essential

• Ability to analyse assessment outcomes, identify problems and offer solutions.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and other's performance.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate OT treatment programmes.
• Ability to prioritise clinical and non-clinical work.

Desirable

• Presentation and training skills

People Management and Development Essential

• Good verbal and written communication Ability to establish and maintain communication on complex, potentially stressful topics in a range of situations, with individuals or groups.
• Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships and team working.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address: St. Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Road

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/