Occupational Therapist (rotational)

Each rotation lasts either six months or a year; you will be given a supervised caseload, and provided with a robust support system of clinical supervision, preceptorship, a personal development plan, and opportunities for training. The rotational scheme works in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and Brighton and Hove County Council but throughout your time on rotation you will be employed by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. Within each rotation you will hold a caseload for which you will provide client centred assessment, treatment planning, goals setting and evaluation. You will work as a key member of a multi-professional team including support staff. You will will write thorough and timely documentation. You will contribute to the smooth running of your service.

We are looking for highly motivated applicants with excellent communication skills and a drive for clinical excellence. The rotation facilitates the development of skills and competencies beyond graduate level in a variety of clinical specialties, both physical and mental health. These include

• Community Neuro Rehabilitation - based in Brighton General Hospital covering Brighton and Hove, or in Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre covering the High Weald, Lewes and Havens areas.
• Working Age Mental Health - acute inpatient service based at Millview Hospital in Hove.
• Paediatrics - based at Seaside View Child Development Centre at Brighton General Hospital.
• Community Therapy Hubs - providing rehabilitation in people's homes, with teams based at either Brighton General Hospital or Hove Polyclinic.
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Services - based at Lewes Intermediate Care Unit and Kleinwort Intermediate Care Unit in Haywards Heath.
• Urgent Community Response Service High Weald, Lewes and Havens areas., We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us?
• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
  
  Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff