Specialist Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	ESHT
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bexhill on Sea East Sussex, TN40 2DZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	4 Dec 2026

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Summary

We're Hiring: Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Rehabilitation Ward -Secondment

Are you an experiencedOccupational Therapistlooking for your next challenge? We are seeking a dedicatedBand 6 Occupational Therapistto join our dynamic team on a busyRehabilitation Ward!

About the Role:

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in the rehabilitation journey of patients recovering from surgeries, injuries, or long term medical conditions. Your expertise will empower patients to regain independence in daily activities, improve their quality of life, and enhance their functional capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and deliver tailored occupational therapy interventions to patients.

• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, individualized care.

• Support patients in developing strategies to enhance independence and engage in meaningful activities.

• Provide expert advice and education to patients, families, and carers regarding daily living aids and techniques.

• Supervise and mentor junior therapists and students, fostering professional development.

About You:

• A qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.

• Experience working in a rehabilitation or acute setting is highly desirable.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.

• Passionate about patient care and driven to make a positive impact on patients’ lives.

• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and experienced team committed to your professional growth.

• Access to training, clinical supervision, and opportunities for career progression.

• Competitive salary and NHS benefits, including pension and leave.

• The chance to make a lasting impact on patients’ rehabilitation journeys in a rewarding and varied role.

If you are an empathetic, skilled occupational therapist with a passion for rehabilitation, we want to hear from you!

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Nov 2026

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