Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 December 2025 |
| Location: | Hailsham, BN27 4ER |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9354-25-1394 |
Summary
To apply for this post you : Should be a qualified Occupational Therapist and registered with The Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC). Have previous experience working within a mental health setting, either as an OT or in another capacity (including as a student/in another role). Be passionate about improving the lives of individuals who are being held within the criminal justice system Understand that the secure inpatient setting is a challenging but hugely rewarding work setting. Have the intention and ability to establish therapeutic relationships with service, who are likely to have had adverse experiences of authority figures, based on trust and respect Work holistically and creatively with service users to improve occupational functioning and improved quality of life. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and requirements. We support flexible working We know that a positive work/ life balance brings about huge health-related benefits, which has a positive impact on the care we provide. Although this role is advertised as full time (37.5 hours), we are open to conversations regarding flexible working (part time hours / working pattern). If it works for you and works for the role/service, we'll do our best to make it happen. There may be an opportunity in the future for this post to be included in rotation Please apply using the link in this advert. For any further information, if you have any questions regarding the role, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to making an application, please contact: Amy Boot, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - amy.boot@nhs.net / 07471034271 or Emily Barnard, Acting Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - emily.barnard15@nhs.net.