# Community Occupational Therapist - Sussex at Pulse Healthcare

Community Occupational Therapist - Sussex at Pulse Healthcare in Sussex. Posted December 17, 2025.

- Company: Pulse Healthcare
- Location: Sussex
- Posted: 2025-12-17
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7527327003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/community-occupational-therapist-sussex-pulse-healthcare-y1zrg2

## Requirements

- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience in acute or community settings, ideally within unplanned care or rapid response services.
- Strong understanding of discharge pathways and admission avoidance strategies.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A valid driving licence and access to a car (essential for community visits).

## Description

### **Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Community Location:** Sussex
**Contract:** Temporary

Our client is seeking an experienced **Band 6 Occupational Therapist** to join their **Unplanned Care Team** in Sussex. This role involves providing rapid response and intervention to prevent hospital admissions and support timely discharges, working closely with patients in acute and community settings.

### **Key Responsibilities:**

- Deliver occupational therapy interventions within an **unplanned care service**, focusing on admission avoidance and discharge facilitation.

- Complete functional assessments and provide equipment recommendations to promote independence.

- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

- Respond promptly to urgent referrals and manage a varied caseload effectively.

### **Requirements:**

- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.

- Experience in **acute or community settings**, ideally within unplanned care or rapid response services.

- Strong understanding of discharge pathways and admission avoidance strategies.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

- A valid driving licence and access to a car (essential for community visits).

### **Why Join Our Client?**

- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, responsive service making a real impact on patient outcomes.

- Supportive and collaborative team environment.

- Competitive rates and flexible working arrangements.