Static Occupational Therapist- Acute Medical Unit
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Job Summary
For further information or to discuss this opportunity informally, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
An opportunity has become available to join Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust as a static Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Acute Therapies team. This role will primarily support the acute medical admissions into AMU but will work across a diverse range of clinical areas, including respiratory, cardiac, elderly care, general medicine, and surgery. Occupational Therapy plays a vital role in the acute care setting, ensuring that patients experience a seamless and positive journey during their inpatient stay and beyond. Our Occupational Therapists collaborate closely with physiotherapy colleagues, the wider multidisciplinary team, and community partners. The team provides services across We are seeking a motivated and committed individual to join this static position at Epsom Hospital, with the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialist area and to support the Band 7 in team development activities. This role is suitable for an experienced Band 6 therapist or a Band 5 therapist aspiring to progress professionally through a developmental opportunity. The Trust places a strong emphasis on staff support and professional development, fostering continuous learning and growth. For further information or to discuss this opportunity informally, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Main duties of the job
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.
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
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,485 to £52,521 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
343-7374193-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
Experience
Essential
* Experience within an acute environment
Desirable
* Experience of prioritisation
* Evidence of service development
* Experience of working with support workers
Knowledge and skills
Essential
* Comprehensive knowledge of equipment
* Evidence of supervising students
* Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
* Experience of supervising a junior staff member
Qualififcations and training
Essential
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
Desirable
* Evidence of CPD
Person Specification
Essential
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
Desirable
* Evidence of CPD
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)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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