Band 5

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• 5,000 full and part time staff, with over 4,000 people registered on our bank
• Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 9,000 children and adults a day
• July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
• BAME, Disability, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief Staff Networks
• Disability Confident Employer - Level 2

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our varied and well-established mixed preceptorship rotation. These posts are open to new graduates, those due to qualify soon, and more experienced Occupational Therapists who want to broaden their clinical skills in a variety of specialities.

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 across Brighton and Hove and at Lewes Intermediate Care Unit.

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, but throughout your time on rotation you will be employed by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically also; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Spec ( PDF , 522.2 KB )
• Band 5 therapy person specificatiin ( PDF , 302.6 KB )
• band 5 OT rotations supplimetary information ( PDF , 35.9 KB )
• About Us ( PDF , 743.4 KB )