Rotational Occupational Therapist | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Occupational Therapist to join our band 6 rotation at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The Trust is the largest combined acute and community trust in the South East of England. The Band 6 rotation provides opportunities to work within acute sites in Eastbourne and Hastings, intermediate care units and community rotations.

Rotational post

The Rotational post would be suitable for someone seeking to develop their occupational therapy clinical and leadership skills at Band 6 level across a wide range of specialties.

• Acute discharge services
• Hospital intervention team
• Urgent community response
• Joint community rehabilitation

We offer successful candidates the chance to broaden their clinical practice in a variety of settings, while developing leadership skills and supporting occupational therapy students and apprentices on placement. Promoting the role of occupational therapy within the Trust and more widely is an essential part of the role.

Department and development

The occupational therapy department is part of the Community Health and Integrated Care division. We are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice, demonstrated through regular departmental training, commitment to new initiatives and continual service improvement. Our excellent appraisal programme demonstrates our commitment to staff development.

Qualifications

Benefits

Additional information

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. If you have questions about this position, please contact us. Please refer to the attached job description.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme to repair, redevelop, and expand our hospitals.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025.

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