NHS

Rotational Occupational Therapist


Pay29,970.00 - 36,483.00 / year
LocationRedhill/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9326-25-0395?language=en&page=31&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      East Surrey Hospital Occupational Therapy Department is a friendly, forward thinking and innovative department with a well- established CPD program and a focus on developing staff.

      We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate OTs to participate in our wide range of clinical rotations.

      Rotations are available in the following clinical areas:

      • Trauma and elective Orthopaedics
      • General Surgical and Amputee Team
      • Stroke and Neuro Therapy Team
      • Front Door Team- ED
      • Care of the Elderly Team
      • Intermediate Care
      • Medical Team
      • Cardio Respiratory team

      The Therapy department is committed to providing an environment of excellent professional growth. We hold daily team huddles and regular departmental meetings; ensuring effective communication within the teams. We have dedicated CDP time, regular performance reviews and service development projects across the bands. Supervision is highly regarded within the department as a method of ensuring all staff are supported in their professional development and career progression. Furthermore, the department has a structured in-service training programme alongside monthly Band 5 peer support meetings.

      Our department operates an integrated therapy service, where Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists work alongside each other in each of the clinical areas.

      Main duties of the job

      For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

      About us

      We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:

      • Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.
      • National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.
      • We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.

      Details

      Date posted

      10 July 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £29,970 to £36,483 a year plus high cost allowance

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      326-7296888-RB

      Job locations

      East Surrey Hospital

      Canada Drive

      Redhill

      RH1 5RH


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

      Person Specification

      Criteria

      Essential

      • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
      • A complete and accurate application
      • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
      • Evidence of essential experience for role
      • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
      • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
      • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
      • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
      Person Specification

      Criteria

      Essential

      • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
      • A complete and accurate application
      • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
      • Evidence of essential experience for role
      • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
      • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
      • Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
      • Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

      Address

      East Surrey Hospital

      Canada Drive

      Redhill

      RH1 5RH


      Employer's website

      https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

      Address

      East Surrey Hospital

      Canada Drive

      Redhill

      RH1 5RH


      Employer's website

      https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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