Specialist Occupational Therapist - Rotational

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Older Person’s Unit on a fixed term maternity leave basis. This Band 6 role is part-time (22.5 hours per week) based in Guildford, offering exposure to complex discharge planning and large equipment provision.

You will work within a dynamic MDT, supervise Band 5s and contribute to service development while delivering patient-centred care to older adults with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in OT by recognised awarding body.
• Must satisfy the criteria for full membership of the HCPC.
• Driving licence (and use of own car for work purposes).
• An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT/PT degree students.
• Further qualifications/study may be relevant.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients within the Occupational Therapy team in the Older Person’s Unit, with diverse presentations and complex needs.
• Manage your own caseload including assessment, rehabilitation, planning and discharge.
• Support supervision and education of OT students and Band 5s where required.
• Collaborate with a wide MDT and community services to ensure seamless patient care.

Education

Diploma/degree in OT

HCPC registration

Further qualifications/study

Driving licence

Supervisor for OT/PT degree students

Job description

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade AfC Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term ending on 29/10/2027) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 384-JH-EMF21442-B6

Employer Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Town Guildford Salary £41,957 - £50,387 (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS) Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Rotational

AfC Band 6

Job overview

Specialist Occupational Therapist
Static AfC Band 6 Older Person’s Unit – Fixed Term Maternity Leave
Part-time – 22.5hrs (Mon, Tues, Wed (2/11/26 -29/10/27 )

Are you looking to specialise in Elderly Care and rehabilitation? Are you a band 6 looking for a static 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 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, and value our clinical teams as the real heart of the NHS.

This position is for an experienced Occupational Therapist within our well established Care of the Elderly Occupational Therapy team. The team covers all aspects of care for the elderly with patients with a variety of co-morbidities, social and environmental challenges. The Occupational Therapist will support individuals to achieve their goals in self-care, productivity and leisure. Liaising and offering advice to the individual and their carers in conjunction with the relevant community staff.

Working on our Older Person’s Unit will allow you to develop your skills in complex discharge planning, expand on your knowledge and expertise of large equipment provision, especially around complex moving and handling. It also promotes your skills in onward referrals and signposting to other services.

Main duties of the job

As a band 6 Occupational Therapist you will work within an Occupational Therapy team comprising of two junior band 5s, two other band 6 Occupational Therapists and a highly specialist Occupational Therapist under the lead of an experienced band 7 Team Lead. The team work closely with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team and have an excellent, well-respected working relationship with Consultants, Nurses, Physios, Social Care Team and Case Managers.

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 pride ourselves on being a forward thinking department and you will contribute to our department and team service development.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

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.

For further information, or for an informal visit/chat please contact: Siobhain Kelly – OPU OT Team lead, Suzanne Ward (Head Occupational Therapist) or Isla Pavey (Deputy Head Occupational Therapist) on 01483 571122 ext 4766. Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Person specification

Qualifications

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Suzanne Ward Job title Head of Occupational Therapy Email address [e-mail] Additional information

As a department we are a friendly bunch of therapists who all work together to provide a dynamic and pro-active service to our patients. We have a range of experience and specialisms ranging from Assistants to Highly Specialised Occupational Therapists providing clinical support, and formal and informal training, and the department benefits from being managed by an Occupational Therapist who provides a strong professional lead. We have a strong commitment to clinical supervision and Continuing Professional Development; you will be regularly supervised by a senior therapist and attend the band 6 Occupational Therapy support groups. You will be supported to engage in service development and encouraged to put forward suggestions as to how we can enhance and grow the services we offer.