Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Static Band 5 Occupational Therapist
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Welcome to Our Team
We look forward to welcoming you as a newly qualified or currently practising OT, who wants to be part of a supportive, friendly and dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care.
About the Role
We’re currently seeking a static Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Community Therapy Team North, covering Horsham. In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver holistic, person-centred rehabilitation within a supportive and well-established Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), working across diverse community settings.
Responsibilities
- Deliver holistic, person-centred rehabilitation
- Work within a supportive and well-established Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
- Operate across diverse community settings
Working Hours
Our service operates Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm, offering flexible working arrangements to support both staff and service users.
Development and Training
You will gain physical health community experience, working alongside other junior and senior staff. You will have the opportunity to enjoy an in-depth learning experience working with caseloads of patients within an MDT. We encourage development of core OT skills within a supportive environment. We are committed to your growth with a strong focus on teaching and development including regular in-service training, protected CPD time and a band 5 peer support group.
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Staff are encouraged to develop their full potential as we understand the transition from student to practitioner can be challenging and we are dedicated to developing your skills. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate your personal and professional needs.
Our Environment
We work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.
About Us
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 Vision
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
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Our Trust Values
- Compassionate Care
- Working Together
- Achieving Ambitions
- Delivering Excellence
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Important Note
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Debbie Pirkis
- Job Title: Operational Team Lead
- Email Address: debbie.pirkis@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07484403616
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