Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner Band 4

Main area Occupational therapy Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Cover maternity leave) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (weekdays) Job  
-JAN
26

Employer University Hospitals Sussex.

Phospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital Town Worthing Salary £27,485 - £30,162 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/01/2026 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 aka engaged, 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 can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 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 begin with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in 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.

We have an exciting part time Band 4 opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner in our acute inpatient neurology team at Worthing Hospital. This post will be a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave .

We are looking for candidates with experience of working in an acute or rehab hospital setting within the specialism if occupational therapy, with specific experience of working with patients with neurological related conditions. This friendly supportive team works on the-height stroke unit and across inpatient wards seeing patients with acute neurological related conditions. You will have the opportunity to work closely with MDT members completing OT assessments to maximise patients’ functional independence and facilitate safe discharges home with supervision of registered OTs.

Regular supervision and training opportunities are provided.

• To manage a designated patient caseload and treat according to treatment protocols; being able to make alterations when required by assessment of patient progression.
• To work in varied and unsupervised settings, with personal or telephone access to qualified Occupational Therapist.
• To undertake home visits and access visits, with or without a therapist (accompanied/unaccompanied), as required.
• To provide non-clinical services to the speciality team e.g. administrative duties, maintaining a safe environment and maintaining equipment.
• To provide educational support to patients / carers in unsupervised settings.
• To promote understanding of the aims of therapy.
• To interpret the elements of theございました performance in order to form appropriate intervention plans guided by a qualified Occupational Therapist where appropriate.

At UHSussex we value diversity and include everyone, so that each person is supported to succeed. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We maintain a duty of care by providing a supportive environment and encouraging inclusion.

Please note:

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide…