Rotational Occupational Therapist

NHS; Epsom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust seeks a Rotational Occupational Therapist to join their Band 6 team. The role offers diverse clinical experiences across multiple specialities while providing opportunities for professional development and leadership within the Allied Health profession. Responsibilities include patient care and supervision of junior staff, contributing to service standards and development.

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD required.
• Experience as a band 5 occupational therapist in a physical field.
• Experience in acute environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan treatment for patients in various clinical specialties.
• Supervise junior staff and assist in service development.
• Participate in monitoring service standards.

Skills

Supervision

Clinical Governance

Community Service Knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Go back Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Rotational Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 15 July 2025

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.

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

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

• Experience within an acute environment
• Experience as a band 5 occupational therapist in a physical field in a healthcare
• Experience of prioritisation
• Evidence of service development

Knowledge and skills

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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