• Job Description

  Req#: C9384-25-0441?language=en&page=16&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Specialist Occupational Therapist for Orthopaedic / Surgical Unit

  Are you looking to specialise in Orthopaedics and Surgery? Are you a band 6 looking for a position in a vibrant and dynamic team? Or an experienced band 5 looking for promotion to band 6? A new and exciting opportunity has arisen in Orthopaedic/Surgical Unit for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated department. We are passionate about patient centred care, support our clinicians to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate services.

  As a band 6 Occupational Therapist you will work within an Occupational Therapy team comprising of three support workers, one junior band 5s and three other band 6 Occupational Therapists under the lead of two experienced band 7 Team Leads.

  Working as a valued member of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team your role will include assessment and treatment of patients, prevention of de-conditioning, facilitation of timely and effective patient discharge, and on-going referrals to other agencies. You will also take on the responsibility of supervising band 5s. As the opportunity arises, you will be expected to take on the supervision and education of Occupational Therapy Students on placement.

  We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional support--such as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advance--please let us know when applying.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder assists in the development, administration and provision of a specialist Occupational Therapy service; carries a varied caseload of patients. Managing complex assessment, with predominantly physical conditions and with regard to the physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and social aspects of their care.

  About us

  Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

  We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

  The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

  Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

  Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

  A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

  Details

  Date posted

  23 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £39,205 to £47,084 a year (per annum) pro-rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  384-JH-EMF17724-B6-F

  Job locations

  Royal Surrey Hospital

  Guildford

  GU2 7XX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Directly responsible for the management of own caseload of patients with diverse presentation and complex physical and psychological conditions, referred for Occupational Therapy assessment, rehabilitation, treatment planning and discharge management.

  Assists in the management of the specialist team providing, developing and planning an Occupational Therapy service to patients for this client group. The post holder will act as a source of expertise, demonstrating and maintaining knowledge, skills and experience in this specialist role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Directly responsible for the management of own caseload of patients with diverse presentation and complex physical and psychological conditions, referred for Occupational Therapy assessment, rehabilitation, treatment planning and discharge management.

  Assists in the management of the specialist team providing, developing and planning an Occupational Therapy service to patients for this client group. The post holder will act as a source of expertise, demonstrating and maintaining knowledge, skills and experience in this specialist role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma/degree in OT by recognised awarding body e.g. Royal College of Occupational therapists.
  • Must satisfy the criteria for full membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Further qualifications/study
  • Driving licence (and use of own car for work purposes).

  Desirable

  • An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT/PT degree students

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy for people with a wide range of physical dysfunction.
  • Previous experience relating to specialist area.
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
  • Knowledge of relevant NHS and SS legislation.
  • Experience with community/mental health conditions.
  • Used to working in a busy environment
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and any other relevant It systems applicable to the applicant.
  • Experience of undertaking clinical supervision.
  • Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Inclusion (equality and diversity) agenda.

  Desirable

  • Experience of delivering teaching and training sessions.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma/degree in OT by recognised awarding body e.g. Royal College of Occupational therapists.
  • Must satisfy the criteria for full membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Further qualifications/study
  • Driving licence (and use of own car for work purposes).

  Desirable

  • An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT/PT degree students

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy for people with a wide range of physical dysfunction.
  • Previous experience relating to specialist area.
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
  • Knowledge of relevant NHS and SS legislation.
  • Experience with community/mental health conditions.
  • Used to working in a busy environment
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and any other relevant It systems applicable to the applicant.
  • Experience of undertaking clinical supervision.
  • Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Inclusion (equality and diversity) agenda.

  Desirable

  • Experience of delivering teaching and training sessions.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Surrey Hospital

  Guildford

  GU2 7XX

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Surrey Hospital

  Guildford

  GU2 7XX

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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