Job summary Sutton Health and Care is an innovative partnership of providers working across Sutton (GP Federation; Local Authority; Mental Health Trust and Acute Trust) to provide integrated services for the local community. As partners we have the exciting opportunity to put the shared vision for how health and care can be delivered into reality through the implementation of a service model for the provision of community services (adult and children) that truly integrates health and care, physical and mental health and primary and acute care. We are committed to working with each other and commissioners to co-create a model which when implemented will transform the experience of the people who use services in Sutton and fit the vision of the Sutton Health and Care Plan and the national NHS Long Term Plan. We firmly believe that the partnership will drive transformational change to the benefit of patients and the local health and care system, getting the system to deliver better person-centred outcomes and financial sustainability. Main duties of the job Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist ((Developmental Band 6) We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work as part of the Sutton Health and Care at Home service. You will be part of the MDT team that helps to prevent admission from community, accelerate discharge from emergency department and acute medical wards and provide supported discharge through bed and home based intermediate care. We are innovative and people focused with a 'one team' ethos, which means better quality and more joined up care for our patients and families. The team strives to constantly improve service delivery and contributions from all staff are highly valued. We will provide professional development opportunities and support you to provide great care to our patients. Our services operate 8 am to 8 pm seven days a week. This means we can offer flexible working patterns to meet your needs. Examples include working long shifts to complete full-time hours in a 3 and 4-day pattern and doing early or late shifts. You will have opportunities to do additional hours on evenings and weekends. We will have pool cars for community visits. If you meet the required person specification criteria and have the appropriate clinical skills, together with commitment, energy and experience then we would like to hear from you. Please note that we are willing to offer a developmental band 6 position to the right candidate as learning opportunity and skills and knowledge development. 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 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £58,544 a year pro rata, per annum including HCAS (outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-NN-6747772-FM-AG-A Job locations St Helier and Robinhood lane Clinic Sutton SM5 1AA 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. The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit. 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. The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit. Person Specification Education and Experience Essential AHP with appropriate degree Current HCPC registration Evidence of CPD Experience of core rotations Experience of assessing and managing complex cases. Experience of Supervision, teaching and delivering training Desirable Masters level study related to Rehabilitation or preparing towards Skills and Knowledge Essential Advanced assessment and treatment skills for complex multi-pathologies knowledge of Primary healthcare and other health and social care providers Understanding of Clinical Governance, Evidence based practice and Audits ?Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others ?Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately Desirable ?Experience in research and audit ?Experience in Performance management Person Specification Education and Experience Essential AHP with appropriate degree Current HCPC registration Evidence of CPD Experience of core rotations Experience of assessing and managing complex cases. Experience of Supervision, teaching and delivering training Desirable Masters level study related to Rehabilitation or preparing towards Skills and Knowledge Essential Advanced assessment and treatment skills for complex multi-pathologies knowledge of Primary healthcare and other health and social care providers Understanding of Clinical Governance, Evidence based practice and Audits ?Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others ?Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately Desirable ?Experience in research and audit ?Experience in Performance management 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 St Helier and Robinhood lane Clinic Sutton SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)