Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details regarding the main duties assigned to this post.

Person specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential criteria

• Occupational Therapy diploma or degree
• Registered with Health Professions Council
• Understanding of services available in the community
• Appreciation of current developments in health care provision
• Comprehensive knowledge of equipment
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Desirable criteria

• Fieldwork Educators course
• Other relevant post-registration courses
• Membership of a relevant specialist section of British Association of Occupational Therapists
• Wheelchair prescription

Experience Essential criteria

• Experience as a band 5 occupational therapist in a physical field in the NHS, Social Services or other similar setting
• Experience with complex stroke patients
• Experience with neurological patients

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with support workers

Skills and Abilities Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills

Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.' There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEB SITE> Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account**
For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident  Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential.  We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.  
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.  Please contact the recruitment team for more information.