Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to come and join our dynamic Occupational Therapy team in Waverley Community Mental Health Recovery Service.
The role is full time, but we will consider part time hours 22.5 or 30.
We use Model of Human Occupation to guide all our occupational therapy assessments and interventions. We are particularly focusing on embedding occupational science and neuroscience into our practice.
The occupational therapy leadership team is committed to offering extensive, co-ordinated CPD programmes including a robust supervision structure, care group meetings, Trust wide and core competence training and an annual conference.
Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
Main duties of the job
* To provide supervision (if relevant to post) and mentoring to junior occupational therapy staff, occupational therapy apprentices, activity coordinators and support workers.
* To provide clinical placements for occupational therapy students.
* To lead on project work relevant to the team/service, with support from the Lead Occupational Therapist.
* To provide high quality occupational therapy assessments for people who access the service, adapting the approach as and when needed.
* To provide evidence based and outcome measured occupational therapy interventions (individual and group), as outlined in the occupational therapy pathway.
* To keep up to date with current evidence‑based practice, research and National guidelines within your clinical area.
* To communicate complex and challenging issues in an effective and compassionate way with people who access services, carers/family members/supporters, other clinicians and agencies/services.
* To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures.
* To engage in your own CPD to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill‑health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted: 13 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,602 to £48,778 a year (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
325-6625021-COMM-F
Job locations
Berkeley House
11‑13 Ockford Road
Godalming
GU7 1QU
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Occupational Therapy professional qualification; HCPC
* B6 additionally Completion of Fieldwork educators' course
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Completion of a Fieldwork Educators' course
Experience (Essential)
* B5 Experience working with people with mental health (can be pre‑qualification)
* B5/6 Experience of using relevant occupational therapy assessment and implementing interventions
* B6 Experience of contributing to service development/project work
* B6 Experience as a supervisor
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience of contributing to service development/project work
* Experience of group facilitation
* Experience of supporting students on placement
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
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Berkeley House
11‑13 Ockford Road
Godalming
GU7 1QU
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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