Clinical Specialist OT - Home First
The closing date is 27 April 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Home First service, supporting safe, timely discharge and recovery at home. This autonomous role involves highly specialist assessment and intervention for people with complex needs in their own environment, working closely with acute, community and social care partners. You will use advanced clinical reasoning to promote independence, reduce avoidable hospital stays and support system flow, while providing clinical leadership, contributing to service development and supporting the supervision and development of colleagues within an integrated multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well-established and forward-thinking Home First service with a strong focus on person-centred, strengths-based care. You will work within a supportive MDT that values clinical expertise, collaboration and innovation, with opportunities to influence service development, develop leadership skills and make a tangible impact on patient outcomes and system flow. We are committed to staff development, wellbeing and flexible working, and offer a rewarding role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference.
Main duties of the job
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
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
13 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7903799-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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