Rotational Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago


Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Rotational Scheme in Chichester/Bognor. This exciting opportunity will provide you with the chance to develop your skills and competencies in a variety of specialities, including Working Age Acute Mental Health, Inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation, Community Therapy Team, and Inpatient Rehabilitation Services.

Main Duties

  • Working Age Acute Mental Health: Acute inpatient service based at Oaklands Hospital in Chichester, providing opportunities for developing assessment and individual and group intervention skills.
  • Inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation: Based at Connolly House rehabilitation unit in Chichester, working alongside people who have experienced psychosis and using OT skills to support recovery and community participation.
  • Community Therapy Team: Working closely with other members of the MDT to provide holistic rehabilitation in people's homes following hospital admission or to reduce the risk of hospital admission.
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Services: Rehabilitation on the wards in the Intermediate Care Unit at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, facilitating intensive rehabilitation to support people safely back to their own homes or their place of choice.

About Us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, serving a population of over 1 million. Our 6,000 staff provide 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.

Why Work for Us?

  • Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support.
  • Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county.
  • 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.


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