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Come and join us! We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Technician to join our Occupational Therapy Team at St. Richard's H... Role: Occupational Therapy Assistant, Category: Health & Social Care
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Come and join us!
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Technician to join our Occupational Therapy Team at St. Richard’s Hospital, Chichester.
We are looking for an passionate, creative and motivated person who has excellent communication, time management and organisational skills required to work in a fast-paced environment in the Emergency Departments at St. Richard’s Hospital.
We offer:
- A supportive environment with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
- Opportunities for learning and developing
- Excellent team working
To see us in action please visit this link:
https://www.facebook.com/UHSussex/videos/this-week-is-occupational-therapy-week-throughout-the-week-we-will-be-taking-a-c/849792357558874/
Main duties of the job
To apply, under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, technical and creative skills in the provision of a flexible, patient centred programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments.
To work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a programme of Occupational Therapy assessments and treatments for a selected caseload of patients, being able to make alterations when required by assessment of patientprogress
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
For full details please see the attached job description and person specification.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Details
Date posted
08 July 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
279-8080277-JUL26
Job locations
St. Richard’s Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Attached you will find the job description and person specification which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. Please read this document for further information. Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Attached you will find the job description and person specification which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. Please read this document for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRelevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post
Desirable
- oRelated academic qualifications
People Management and Development
Essential
- Ability to collate, organise and respond effectively to information
- Experience of dealing with people
- Experience of working in a team
- An understanding of disability and social issues and the impact on people’s functional ability
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify and analyse problems and offer solutions
- Good communication, verbal and written
- Ability to assist in maintaining own and other’s safety
- Ability to collate, organise and respond effectively to information
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to patient centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that supports the Trust’s Vision
- Self-motivation
- Enthusiasm
- Identify and adhere to best practice
- Recognises own limitations and seeks advice and guidance from more experienced colleagues as appropriate
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRelevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post
Desirable
- oRelated academic qualifications
People Management and Development
Essential
- Ability to collate, organise and respond effectively to information
- Experience of dealing with people
- Experience of working in a team
- An understanding of disability and social issues and the impact on people’s functional ability
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify and analyse problems and offer solutions
- Good communication, verbal and written
- Ability to assist in maintaining own and other’s safety
- Ability to collate, organise and respond effectively to information
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to patient centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that supports the Trust’s Vision
- Self-motivation
- Enthusiasm
- Identify and adhere to best practice
- Recognises own limitations and seeks advice and guidance from more experienced colleagues as appropriate
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).