Specialist Occupational Therapist in Trauma and Orthopaedics

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Specialist Occupational Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent

Hours:

18.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

• Part time
• Flexible working

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Employer:

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site:
St. Richard's Hospital
Town:
Chichester
Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum pro rata
Salary period:
Yearly
Closing: 05/03/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard‑working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This is reflected in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including flexible working to support work‑life balance.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that by choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

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We are looking to expand our Occupational Therapy services to trauma and orthopaedics hard's Hospital in Chichester. This new post holder will enjoy flexibility to work across specialties as needed.

You will have a passion for Occupational Therapy, excellent communication skills and enthusiasm with the ability to work autonomously or as part of the wider MDT. Ideally you will have experience in the acute setting working with orthopaedic patients at a senior level, or you may be an experienced band 5 looking to progress and develop into a band 6 role.

Rotations may become possible within the band 6 peer group according to the evolving nature of the integrated pathways across our acute teams. A flexible and adaptable approach will be necessary to ensure delivery of an excellent OT service across all pathways.

• Provide specialist occupational therapy interventions using an evidence‑based, flexible and patient‑centred approach, working within a Multi‑Disciplinary Team to meet the health and social care needs of people who are referred to our services.
• Perform a specialist occupational therapy role for patients referred to the post holder’s clinical team with complex health and social care needs.
• Provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with the team leader.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated specialist team.
• Provide supervision and training for students on practice placement.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.