Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 5
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2222 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2222 Occupational therapists Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Applications Are Welcome From
- Occupational therapy students due to qualify,
- Qualified therapists waiting for HCPC registration
- Those who already have experience and are looking to embrace something new.
Our Rotations Are 4 Months In Duration And Include
- Cardiorespiratory Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency services and admission avoidance
- General Medicine
- Hyper-acute/acute stroke unit
- Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for Stroke (community based, mainly NW Surrey, with remote working)
There is an established formal supervision and appraisal process, as well as robust in-house training within each team. The therapies department embraces the development of our own staff to progress their career within the department
ASPH offers a seven-day service across some teams and you will be expected to participate in seven day working as per service requirements.
This role has a community element; applicants will be expected to hold a valid drivers licence and access to a car.
Manage an inpatient or community caseload including using respiratory, medical, neurological and orthopaedic skills
Complete patient assessments in a ward setting or community setting, formulate problem lists and provide appropriate therapy input to facilitate a safe discharge
Contribute to board rounds or goal planning meetings to ensure that patients get the right treatment, at the right time in the right place
Communicate with fellow therapists and other MDT members such as nurses, consultants, specialists
Treatment and management of patients requiring post-operative protocols and ensuring that patients follow their rehabilitation pathways.
Actively participate in regular supervision and service development, and take personal responsibility in your professional development and professional registration requirements
Show passion for providin
Have the ability to use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For More Information About Careers At ASPH Please Visit
www.asph-careers.org
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melissa Alegria Job title: Occupational Therapist Clinical Practice Educator Email address: [email protected]
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Occupational therapists (SOC 2222) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~31k in sample- Middle half £37,232–48,620
- Median £44,148
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
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