Rotational Occupational Therapist | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,073 - £39,043 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Crawley, RH11 7DH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Welook forward to welcoming you as a newly qualified or currently practising OT. Do you want to be part of a supportive,friendlyand dynamic teamdedicatedto providing executional care?
You will gain a balanceof physical health, community andhospital-basedworking in settings working withspecialistswhere you will gain experience and receive full support. You will have the opportunity to enjoy anin-depthlearning experience working with caseloads of patients within an MDT. We encourage development of core OT skills within a supportive environment. Weare committed to your growth witha strongfocus on teaching and development including regular in-service training, protected CPD time and a band 5 peer support group.
Staff are encouraged to develop their full potential as we understand the transition from student topractitionercan be challenging and we are dedicated to developing your full potential. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate your personal and professional needs.
We work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
WE recognise that band 5's bring innovation and dynamism to our clinical teams and are keen to work with you.
In this role you will be involved in:
• Delivering of high quality, individualised, evidenced-based care to all patients.
• Learning, developing, and adapting to change evidenced in CPD.
• Operating in a team and contributing to team decisions
• Managing own caseload and prioritising
• Teaching of patients, carers and peers
The rotation includes mental health opportunities.
Join a team where collaboration and mutual support are at the forefront.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Aug 2026
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