Practice Development Occupational Therapist

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our leadership team as a Practice Development Occupational Therapist. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Occupational Therapy practice across Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust by leading education, workforce development and professional standards.

Working closely with the Head of Therapies, Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead, Team Leads and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will play a pivotal role in supporting staff to deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care. You will lead the development of competency frameworks, education programmes and learning opportunities for Occupational Therapists, support workers, apprentices and students across the Trust.

This is a unique opportunity to influence Occupational Therapy practice at both an operational and strategic level. You will work alongside senior therapy leaders to shape the future workforce, drive delivery of the Therapy Strategy and contribute to Trust-wide priorities, ensuring our services continue to provide safe, effective and compassionate care.

The salary for this role is £49,387 to £56,515 a year.

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

Benefits: As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.