Specialist Occupational Therapist- Surrey Downs H&C

Surrey Downs Health & Care; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leatherhead seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to co-lead services, manage client caseloads, and deliver innovative community care. Ideal candidates will have broad clinical experience, especially in frailty and falls, and be committed to holistic patient care. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving community healthcare and fostering collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in frailty and falls management.
• Ability to provide rehabilitation in clients' homes.
• Experience in training and supervision of junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead Occupational Therapy with the existing team.
• Assess and manage a caseload of clients.
• Plan and evaluate treatment needs for complex clients.
• Develop and deliver innovative services in the community.
• Promote teamwork and delegate appropriately.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Holistic care approach

Team collaboration

Education

Broad clinical experience

Job description

Overview

Coordination of care to maximize independence through rapid multidisciplinary assessment and support. You will provide essential moving and handling equipment, liaise with adult social care teams about additional support, and deliver short‑term rehabilitation. This role drives forward our Community Therapy services in Surrey Downs, requiring strong organisational and time‑management skills and a passion for holistic, patient‑centred care. You will develop new ways of working to improve quality and foster a “one team” culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Co‑lead Occupational Therapy with existing Band 7 OT and wider team.
• Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment and management of a caseload of clients.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate the treatment needs of clients with a variety of complex social and health care needs.
• Participate as an active member of the MDT in developing and delivering high‑quality, innovative services to the local population.
• Promote effective teamwork within Surrey Downs Health and Care, delegating activities appropriately for patient and service benefit.
• Collaborate closely with other sectors in the organisation, with potential rotation opportunities.
• Achieve job expectations through hands‑on clinical practice, education, training, and research.

Qualifications and Experience

You must have broad clinical experience, including frailty and falls, and enjoy the challenges of providing rehabilitation to people in their own homes.

You will be supported by the Clinical Lead and experienced Band 7 physiotherapists, with professional OT support from senior OTs in the organisation.

As part of your role you will be responsible for training and supervising Band 6 Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, and Physiotherapists, and you will develop the OT service within the team.

You will also commit to the ‘Fair Share’ model of student placement development.

Organisation

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to communities through Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and an innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

The partnership includes the three GP federations (GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care, and Surrey Medical Network), Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust, and Surrey County Council. By working together we aim to provide person‑centred care beyond organisational boundaries and deliver the right support in the right environment.