Job summaryAre you looking to start or develop your career in a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking Occupational Therapy service? This is an exciting time to join the Occupational Therapy Department at East Surrey Hospital, as we continue to invest in service development, workforce growth and innovative ways of delivering patient care.
We are a friendly and ambitious department with a strong reputation for high-quality care, and we are currently undergoing a period of improvement and transformation. This creates a unique opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapists to not only develop their clinical skills, but to actively contribute to shaping the future of the service.
Our rotational programme offers a broad range of clinical experience across acute services, including:
- Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics
- General Surgical and Amputee Team
- Stroke and Neuro Therapy Team
- Front Door Team (Emergency Department)
- Care of the Elderly
- General Medical Team
- Cardiorespiratory Team
As a rotational Occupational Therapist, you will gain exposure to a diverse patient population, build a strong foundation of clinical skills, and play a key role in delivering patient-centred, responsive care across the hospital.
Main duties of the jobFor further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities
About usSurrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the region's busiest providers of healthcare. It was formed on 1 April 1998 following a merger between East Surrey Healthcare NHS and Crawley Horsham NHS Trusts. We are often referred to as 'SASH'.
We run East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, where we have more than 700 beds and provide acute and complex services. In addition, we provide a range of outpatient, diagnostic and less complex planned services at The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital.
Every year, over 120,000 people attend our Emergency Department, we deliver nearly 4,000 babies and almost half a million people have outpatient appointments with us.
We are a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of around 5,500 staff providing healthcare services to a growing population of some 744,000 people.
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.
DetailsDate posted: 21 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum plus high cost allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 326-8226124-AJ
Job locations: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Drive, Redhill, RH1 5RH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person SpecificationEssential- Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
- A complete and accurate application
- Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
- Evidence of essential experience for role
- Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
- Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
- Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
- Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
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: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Drive, Redhill, RH1 5RH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Occupational Therapy Team Lead, Joana Lopes, joana.lopes7@nhs.net, 01737768511
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. 
