Rotational Occupational Therapist - Neuro

Job Summary

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role‑specific criteria. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed‑term contract or secondment for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our neuro team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital based in Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who has excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and as part of the wider MDT.

• Hyper Acute Stroke Services, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
• Sussex Rehabilitation Centre, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath
• Neuro‑medical Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
• Neurosurgery, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton

• A supportive working environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities
• A good profile within a well‑integrated hospital and community services
• Band 6 peer support
• Opportunity to contribute to service development
• Development of highly specialist skills within various neuro settings

• To provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions using an evidence‑based, flexible and patient‑centred approach.
• To work within a Multi‑Disciplinary Team to meet the complex health and social care needs of people who are referred to our services.
• To provide supervision and leadership for relevant junior members of occupational therapy staff in conjunction with the team leader.
• To provide supervision and training for students on practice placement.
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated specialist team.
• To maintain a flexible and adaptable approach to ensure delivery of an excellent OT service across all pathways.

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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
2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 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.

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 in choosing UHSx 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 look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack:

• Date posted: 10 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro‑rata
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 1 year
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number:
  
  -FEB
  26
• Job locations:
  Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath

Essential - Knowledge and

Experience:

• Knowledge of the role of an acute OT in the specialist area and the use of assessment, treatment and rehab interventions for these patients
• Experience in the assessment and formulating treatment plans for patients
• Complete, thorough neurological assessment identifying functional potential and barriers to discharge; clearly stating the impact of impairments, environment and activities and participation
• Experience of working with patients with complex physical, psychological, emotional, sensory and social needs
• Experience of using standardised and non‑standardised assessment forms
• Experience of working with patient/family/carers to ensure…