Bank Occupational Therapist
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford, GU2 7XXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£23.08 to £45.83
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
7 days leftJob description
Join our Team of Bank Occupational Therapists! We are seeking enthusiastic band 6 and 7 Occupational Therapists for flexible, ad-hoc shifts. Work with...
Please see the associated Job Descriptions for full duties of these posts.
Specialty area of work will depend on need/demand.
This is an opportunity to grow, lead, and make a difference in patients' lives at a Trust that values its staff. If you're passionate about exceptional care, we encourage you to apply.
Specialities include;
Ortho: Hands-on experience in trauma and electives, including Fast Track joint replacements. Focus on post-op care, patient assessments, and discharge planning while collaborating with the MDT for optimal recovery.
A&E: Thrive in the fast-paced emergency dept., gaining skills in rapid assessments and early interventions. Work with medical teams to manage diverse conditions, ensuring timely and efficient care to minimise admissions.
Older Persons: Enhance your skills in treating frail older adults with complex needs. The OPU offers insights into rehab, frailty management, and discharge planning to improve quality of life and independence.
Stroke/Neuro: Immerse yourself in neuro rehab, assisting patients recovering from strokes and brain injuries. Develop rehab programs while focusing on upper limb management and cognitive assessments.
Medicine: Treating patients with respiratory, cardio, gastroenterology, and diabetes management. Work with specialists to enhance quality of life.
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in OT by recognised awarding body e.g. Royal College of Occupational therapists.
- Must satisfy the criteria for full membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Further qualifications/study
- Driving licence (and use of own car for work purposes).
- Band 7 only; Educated to masters level/ degree level/NVQ/ Certificate OR equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level/supervisor/ in specialist area.
Desirable
- An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT/PT degree students
- Must be a State Registered Occupational Therapist.
- An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT degree students
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy for people with a wide range of physical dysfunction.
- Previous experience relating to specialist area.
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
- Knowledge of relevant NHS and SS legislation.
- Experience with community/mental health conditions
- Used to working in a busy environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and any other relevant It systems applicable to the applicant.
- Experience of undertaking clinical supervision.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Thorough knowledge of the Inclusion (equality and diversity) agenda.
- Band 7 only: Completed all core Junior rotations
- Band 7 only: Extensive experience within specialty in an acute NHS Trust,/ Community Trust , at a Senior Level.
- Band 7 only: Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area
- Band 7 only: Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development
- Band 7 only: Specialist clinical skills in specialty area
- Band 7 only: Knowledge of systems used for data recording and reporting
- Band 7 only: Experience of audit, research and evidence based practice
Desirable: - Experience of delivering teaching and training sessions.
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First seen
7 September 2026
Last checked
8 September 2026
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