Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Team Lead- Front Door Team

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

SASHis expanding its Frailty and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service, creating exciting new therapy opportunities within our established Front Door Therapy Team.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and motivated Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join us as a Band 7 Team Lead. You will work closely with our existing Team Leads and Clinical Specialists to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and to help shape the development of the Front Door Therapy Services across a range of areas including:

Emergency Department
Acute Medical Unit
Surgical Assessment Unit
Ambulatory Emergency Care
Clinical Decisions Unit
Same Day Emergency Care Unit

Why this role stands out

Be part of a high-profile expansion of frailty and front-door services
Take on a fast-paced senior clinical role where your expertise and decision-making make a real difference
Influence and drive how frailty and acute care is delivered at the front door
Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values leadership, innovation, and collaborative working

Who we're looking for

Passionate, driven clinicians with specialist experience in acute medicine or front-door services
Individuals who are forward-thinking, flexible, and committed to leading positive change in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment
Professionals dedicated to their own ongoing development and to supporting the growth and development of their team

Please note this role involves participation on a 7 day extended hours rota

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached Trust Job Description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:

Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.
National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.
We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7830374-RB

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects how you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects how you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
A complete and accurate application
Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
Evidence of broad range of acute clinical experience including working at senior level
Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role including CPD in specialist area
Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
Evidence of appropriate skills for the role (supervision, management, service improvement etc)

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
A complete and accurate application
Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
Evidence of broad range of acute clinical experience including working at senior level
Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role including CPD in specialist area
Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
Evidence of appropriate skills for the role (supervision, management, service improvement etc)

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

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Employer's website

https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)