Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Occupational Therapist - Rotational
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist – Hospital Outreach Support Team (HOST)
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)
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 (completion of Band 5 rotations)
- Exceptional communication, time management and interpersonal skills
- Supervisory experience to guide and develop less experienced staff, student and rotational staff
This role includes rostered weekend and bank holiday working
Outreaching from the acute site. You will work alongside a supportive and skilled team of therapists, managing your own caseload while delivering outstanding patient care in patient’s homes. This is a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives by providing flexible, forward-thinking and support across a range of clinical specialties.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The post holder assists in the development, administration and provision of a specialist Occupational Therapy service; carries a varied caseload of patients. Managing complex assessment, with predominantly physical conditions and with regard to the physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and social aspects of their care.
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Isla Pavey
- Job title: Deputy Head Occupational Therapist
- Email address: isla.pavey@nhs.net
For further information, an informal visit/chat please contact OT Team lead Suzanne Ward – Head Occupational Therapist, or Isla Pavey – Deputy Head Occupational Therapist on 01483 571122 ext 4766.
E-mail: suzanneward@nhs.net, isla.pavey@nhs.net
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills