Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Rotational Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 16 June 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for assessment, treatment planning and intervention delivery for patients referred to their caseload. The post holder will be required to supervise junior staff, technicians, assistants and students as appropriate. They will be expected to participate in development and monitoring of service standards and to assist in the running of the day to day service, and participate in the weekend working rota.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen to join the Epsom and St Helier rotational band 6 team. Our Occupational Therapists work closely with MDTs across a variety of clinical specialities including renal, hyper acute (AMU), stroke, medicine, surgery and care of the elderly.

The role gives an opportunity to develop upon a solid clinical foundation and experience a variety of teams. It also provides developmental opportunities and the ability to support with service development and leadership opportunities.

We have a strong focus on staff support and development, encouraging opportunities for further learning.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7223490-FM- AG

Job locations

Trustwide (Primary Base Epsom Hospital)

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience within an acute environment
  • Experience as a band 5 occupational therapist in a physical field in a healthcare

Desirable

  • Experience of prioritisation
  • Evidence of service development

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge of equipmen
  • Evidence of supervising students
  • Knowledge of clinical governance
  • Understanding of services available in the community

Desirable

  • Other relevant post-registration courses
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience within an acute environment
  • Experience as a band 5 occupational therapist in a physical field in a healthcare

Desirable

  • Experience of prioritisation
  • Evidence of service development

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge of equipmen
  • Evidence of supervising students
  • Knowledge of clinical governance
  • Understanding of services available in the community

Desirable

  • Other relevant post-registration courses

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide (Primary Base Epsom Hospital)

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide (Primary Base Epsom Hospital)

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Therapies

Sarah Reed

s.reed5@nhs.net

07920088018

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7223490-FM- AG

Job locations

Trustwide (Primary Base Epsom Hospital)

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Supporting documents

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