Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has become available to join Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust as a rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Occupational Therapy plays a vital role in the acute care setting, ensuring that patients experience a seamless and positive journey during their inpatient stay and beyond. Our Occupational Therapists collaborate closely with physiotherapy colleagues, the wider multidisciplinary team, and community partners. The team provides services across two hospital sites in a diverse range of clinical areas, such as respiratory, cardiac, elderly care, general medicine, renal and surgery. Rotations currently include, General Medicine (including cardiology, and renal care), Orthopaedics/Surgery, Care of the Elderly, Acute Stroke and Bed Based Rehabilitation. We actively work with our community partners to extend the rotation possibilities and opportunities where possible. We are seeking a motivated and committed individual with the relevant knowledge and skills, and enthusiasm to deliver and support the wider development of the OT service. This may be your first role or you may have previous experience at this level. Please do get in touch either way if you want to learn more before your application.
Candidates who have qualified and those awaiting HCPC registration are welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities include:- To deliver skilled occupational therapy services across acute care.
- The post holder will have clinical responsibility for assessment and treatment planning for people referred. They will be expected to participate in developing and monitoring the service.
- To work closely with multidisciplinary teams and other professionals, particularly in relation to patient enablement, and to assist in the development of good working relationships with statutory, voluntary and independent organisations and agencies.
- To actively participate in audit, service progression and role development.
About usEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.
DetailsDate posted: 23 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year
Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-8180756-AG-B
Job locations: Cross site - Epsom and St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton / Epsom, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person SpecificationQualifications and ExperienceEssential- Diploma or degree in occupational therapy
- Registered with the Health Professions Council
Desirable- Fieldwork placement in acute physical or local authority setting
- Experience in stroke, general medicine orthopaedics and surgery, or Care of the Elderly
- Relevant post-registration courses
Skills and KnowledgeEssential- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Knowledge of common conditions, current treatment and equipment provision
- Ability to demonstrate competence in the understanding and application of core OT skills
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem-solving skills
Desirable- Experience of carrying out audit
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Cross site - Epsom and St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton / Epsom, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Acute Occupational Therapy Lead, Sarah Reed, s.reed5@nhs.net, 07920088018
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
