Static Band 5 Occupational Therapist | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum / Pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Horsham and Crawley, RH122DR |
| Company: | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7748032/150-MT2415-CC |
Summary
Welook forward to welcoming you as a newly qualified or currently practising OT, who wants to be part of a supportive,friendlyand dynamic teamdedicatedto providing exceptional care.
We’re currently seeking a static Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Community Therapy Team North, covering Mid-Sussex, Crawley and Horsham. In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver holistic, person-centred rehabilitation within a supportive and well-established Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), working across diverse community settings.
Our service operates Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm, offering flexible working arrangements to support both staff and service users.
You will gain physical health community experience, working alongside other junior and senior staff. You will have the opportunity to enjoy anin-depthlearning experience working with caseloads of patients within an MDT. We encourage development of core OT skills within a supportive environment. Weare committed to your growth witha strongfocus on teaching and development including regular in-service training, protected CPD time and a band 5 peer support group.
Staff are encouraged to develop their full potential as we understand the transition from student topractitionercan be challenging and we are dedicated to developing your skills. 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.
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?
• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our Trust Values are—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence
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.
We recognise that you bring innovation and dynamism to our clinical teams and are keen to work with you.
Key responsibilities:
• Patient-Centred Approach: Assess, plan, and implement evidence-based interventions to support individuals with a variety of physical and mental health conditions.
• Collaborative Work:Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, nurses, and doctors, to create comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. You will also have opportunities to teach patients, their carers and your peers.
• Clinical Excellence:Stay at the forefront of advancements in occupational therapy, continuously improving your practice and ensuring that interventions reflect the latest evidence-based practices. Learning, developing and adapting to change will be evidenced in your CPD.
• Organisation and time managementManaging your own caseload and prioritising visits and responsibilities under supervision of your senior.
• Representation and Inspiration:Supporting the delivery of high-quality occupational therapy services, setting the standard for practice and patient care.
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further detail.
You will need to able to drive with a full UK license due to the geographic area covered by the team and have access to a car to use for work purposes.
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Feb 2026