Job summary
- Main area
- CHIC
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 31.45 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-KN301
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Orthopaedic and General Surgery Occupational Therapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
Are you a highly motivated, caring and proactive person who is interested in working within an Acute Orthopaedic Hospital setting.
We have a part time Band 3 Orthopaedic and General Surgery Occupational Therapy Assistant post at the Conquest Hospital.
You will need to be flexible in your approach, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The team is supported by Team Lead Occupational Therapists who we are actively committed to continuing professional development through clinical supervision and training.
Main duties of the job
To undertake specific skilled support work to aid in the rehabilitation and safe discharge of patients.
To assess, prescribe and provide appropriate equipment to increase patient independence and safety.
To manage own caseload as delegated by the Occupational Therapist. To be responsible for monitoring patient progression and make minor alterations to patient treatment programme as required.
To assist the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with complex cases that requires two people to treat.
To work unsupervised and at times lone working; reporting back on patient progress and informing the Occupational Therapist of any problems.
To assist in the induction of new assistant staff, students and rotational Junior Occupational Therapists.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 criteria
- Educated to GCSE with English and Maths
- NVQ3 in direct care or a therapy discipline or proven equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in patient / client care
- Ability to communicate and work with patients
Desirable criteria
- NHS or Social Services Experience.
- Experience within Therapy Setting.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under own initiative where required
- Good organisational skills.
- Understanding of Occupational Therapy
- Flexible with effective time management skills.
- Ability to work with individuals or in groups.
- Basic IT and keyboard skills
- Awareness of Health and Safety Issues
Desirable criteria
- Ability to motivate
- Evidence of ability to learn from past success / failure.
Other
Essential criteria
- Personal Behaviour that reflects Trust Values
- Interest in rehabilitation
- Physically able to assist patients / hoisting equipment for care and movement
- Ability to drive
- Reliable work record
- Understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rosie Richards
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07815657158
- Additional information
Rosie Richards working hours:
Monday to Friday 08:00 to 14.00
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