Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 26 March 2026
Job summary
Welcome to your next exciting career step, a senior rotational OT in our busy acute hospital
We have added new rotations!
Our existing rotations include
- Care of the elderly
- Orthopaedics
- Surgical
- Medical
- Intermediate care
- Front Door
- Neuro / stroke
To diversify our rotational offer we have added rotations*. These will include
- ICU
- Palliative Care
*These rotations are subject to maintenance of stable vacancy rate
Our department operates an integrated therapy service, where Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists work alongside each other in each of the clinical areas. The culture of multi-disciplinary working is well established and respected within the hospital.
The Therapy department is committed to providing an environment of excellent professional growth and offers daily team huddles and regular departmental meetings; ensuring effective communication within the teams. We incorporate CPD time, regular performance reviews and service development projects. Supervision is highly regarded within the department as a method of ensuring all staff are supported in their professional development and career progression.
Main duties of the job
We are an improvement and education focused team and you will have access to a robust in-service programme and wider training, supported by our practice development OT alongside monthly Band 6 peer support meetings. You will also have the opportunity to supervise junior staff and provide student education. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate on Quality Improvement Initiatives as well as departmental auditing within the Occupational Therapy Team.
We welcome you to contact us to find out more about the role and to arrange a visit the department.
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
17 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
326-7840030-RB
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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