Occupational Therapist - Band 7 - Surgical

Band 7 Occupational Therapy Lead (Surgical)

Location: East Surrey Hospital - Redhill�

Hours: 37.5 hours (Part-time considered)

Salary: AFC Band 7�

Disclosure Required: Yes

Job Purpose

We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Band 7 Occupational Therapy Lead for the Surgical division. You will provide expert clinical leadership, manage and develop occupational therapy services within surgical wards, and support patients through complex post-operative recovery and rehabilitation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

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  Lead and coordinate the surgical Occupational Therapy team, ensuring effective delivery of high-quality care.

  
  


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  Manage complex surgical patient caseloads, providing specialist assessments and tailored interventions.

  
  


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  Foster effective multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and discharge planning.

  
  


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  Supervise, mentor, and support junior occupational therapy staff and students.

  
  


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  Contribute to service development, audits, and clinical governance activities.

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with professional standards, Trust policies, and clinical guidelines.

  
  

Essential Criteria

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  Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

  
  


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  HCPC registration

  
  


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  Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

  
  


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  Proven experience in staff management and service improvement

  
  

Benefits

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  Opportunity for clinical leadership and career progression

  
  


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  Supportive working environment

  
  


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  Comprehensive NHS benefits package

  
  

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