Job overview

Are 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 job

Why join us now?

This is more than just a rotational role — it is an opportunity to be part of a department and a Trust that is evolving. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas, be involved in service development projects, and help drive improvements in patient pathways and outcomes

We offer a strong commitment to your development:

• Protected CPD time and a well-established CPD programme
• Structured supervision and regular performance reviews
• A comprehensive in-service training programme
• Monthly Band 5 peer support forums
• Opportunities to take part in quality improvement and service development initiatives

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive working environment. Daily team huddles and regular departmental meetings ensure clear communication, shared learning and strong team cohesion.

The department operates a fully integrated therapy model, where Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists work side by side across all clinical areas, promoting collaborative working and holistic patient care.

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. 

• Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.
• National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.
• We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.