Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy Neuro
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7779281-APR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 18:00
Employer heading
Occupational Therapy Assistant Neuro Rehabilitation
Band 3
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. 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.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Come and join us!
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
- Excellent team working
Main duties of the job
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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.
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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.
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To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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For full details please see the attached job description and person specification.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Attached you will find the job description and person specification which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. Please read this document for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • 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
Desirable criteria
- • Related academic qualifications
- • Up to date manual handling training
Knowledge, experience & skills
Essential criteria
- • Experience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills
- • Knowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary 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
Desirable criteria
- • 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
Essential criteria
- • 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 taking weight in the therapeutic handling of patients
- Ability to develop effective working and therapeutic relationships
- An understanding of disability and social issues and the impact on people’s functional ability
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Jane von der Becke
- Job title
- Operational Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01444 441881
- Additional information
x 65499 for Jane von der Becke
Alternative contact
Jane Burrell SRC OT Team Lead [email protected]
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