Job summary The post holder will be responsible for assessment, treatment planning and intervention delivery for patients referred to their caseload. The post holder will be required to supervise junior staff, technicians, assistants and students as appropriate. They will be expected to participate in development and monitoring of service standards and to assist in the running of the day to day service, and participate in the weekend working rota. Main duties of the job An opportunity has arisen to join the Epsom Hospital for a static Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the acute and medical team. Our Occupational Therapists work closely with physiotherapy, as well as the extended multi-disciplinary team and in collaboration with community partners. The static role gives an opportunity to develop an area of specialism and will serve to support the band 7 and team development. We have a strong focus on staff support and development, encouraging opportunities for further learning. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year pro rata per annum including HCAS (outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-7098335-FM-AG-Y Job locations Trustwide (Primary Base Epsom Hospital) Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Job description Job responsibilities Please 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. Job description Job responsibilities Please 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 Specification Qualififcations and training Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Desirable Evidence of CPD Experience Essential Experience within an acute environment Desirable Experience of prioritisation Evidence of service development Knowledge and skills Essential Sound knowledge of equipment Evidence of supervising students Desirable Experience of supervising a junior staff member Person Specification Qualififcations and training Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Desirable Evidence of CPD Experience Essential Experience within an acute environment Desirable Experience of prioritisation Evidence of service development Knowledge and skills Essential Sound knowledge of equipment Evidence of supervising students Desirable Experience of supervising a junior staff member Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Trustwide (Primary Base Epsom Hospital) Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)