Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Occupational Therapist (22.5 hours per week)
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Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative and highly respected Hospital Outreach Support Team (HOST) as an Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist.
We are searching for a dynamic and adaptable therapist to support individuals in achieving their functional goals at home following their discharge from hospital.
What We’re Looking For
- Clinical skills within this specialist field
- A flexible, dynamic, and forward-thinking approach.
- Strong knowledge across a variety of clinical specialties.
- Exceptional communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Supervisory experience to guide and develop less experienced staff, students, and rotational staff
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a passionate team and make a lasting impact. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Interviews will be held in person (face to face) only.
You will work alongside a supportive and skilled team of therapists, managing your own caseload while delivering outstanding patient care. This is a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives by providing flexible, forward-thinking support across a range of clinical specialties.
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This role includes some weekend and bank holiday working.
What We Offer
Joining HOST means being part of a team that truly values your professional and personal growth. We provide:
- Professional and personal development
- In-service training and clinical supervision
- Flexible working
- Peer support groups
- Dedicated CPD time and a firm commitment to learning and development
- Participation in student training and supervision
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognizing that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Isla Pavey
- Job title: Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy
- Email address: isla.pavey@nhs.net
For further information, an informal visit/chat please contact:
- Caroline Tucker HOST OT Team lead
- Suzanne Ward – Head Occupational Therapist
- Isla Pavey – Deputy Head Occupational Therapist
Phone: 01483 571122 Ext 4766.
Email: megan.jones79@nhs.net or suzanneward@nhs.net or isla.pavey@nhs.net
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