Job overview
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 support the Orthopaedic and surgical pathway. 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
1. Experience within an acute environment
Desirable criteria
2. Experience of prioritisation
3. Evidence of service development
4. Experience of working with support workers
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
5. Comprehensive knowledge of equipment
6. Evidence of supervising students
7. Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
8. Experience of supervising a junior staff member
Qualififcations and training
Essential criteria
9. Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
10. HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
11. Evidence of CPD
Your recruitment team
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Your application
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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
NameSarah ReedJob titleDeputy Head of TherapiesEmail addresss.Telephone number07920 088018