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Rotational Occupational TherapistNHS

Haywards Heath, RH16 1DB Permanent £32,073 to £39,043
Posted 27 October 2026 Closing date 5 November 2026
Checked 23 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 4 days · 5 Nov 2026
Haywards Heath Rail Station (0.1 miles, direct) Horsted Keynes (Bluebell Railway) (3.9 miles, direct) Sussex House (9.8 miles, direct)

Job summary

We look forward to welcoming you as a newly qualified or currently practising OT. Do you want to be part of a supportive, friendly and dynamic team dedicated to providing executional care in the Chichester/Bognor/Worthing area.

You will gain a balance ofphysical health community and hospital-based working in settings working with specialists where you will gain experience and receive full support. 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 6 led band 5 peer support group.

Please note we are actively looking for those qualified or nearly registered. Thank you.

Main duties of the job

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 full potential. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexibility to accommodate your personal and professional needs.

We work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.

Job description

We recognise that band 5's bring innovation and dynamism to our clinical teams and are keen to work with you.

In this role you will be involved in: Delivering of high quality, individualised, evidenced-based care to all patients. Learning, developing, and adapting to change evidenced in CPD. Operating in a team and contributing to team decisions Managing own caseload and prioritising Teaching of patients, carers and peers

The rotation is developing and will include mental health opportunities at a later date

Join a team where collaboration and mutual support are at the forefront.

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 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?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

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.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

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