Job summary
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist
Band 5
Job overview
Join the Royal Surrey Foundation Hospital as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Embark on diverse rotations, from cutting-edge fast track hip/knee replacements to rapid assessments in A&E. Develop specialised skills in Stroke/Neurology, Older persons Unit, sub-acute rehab and more.
Whether you’re kick starting your career or seeking a new challenge, our supportive environment ensures a smooth transition to autonomy. Benefit from a Preceptorship program for newly qualified staff and guidance from experience team leads.
Our rotations include:-
Orthopaedics
A&E, EAU and SAU
Older Persons Unit
Stroke/Neurology
Medicine/Surgery
Milford Hospital
HOST (Hospital Outreach Support Team)
Main duties of the job
Our service operates 7 days a week and the post holder will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays. operates 7 days a week and the post holder will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays. Essential car use unlocks flexibility. Become part of our friendly, dynamic team with a commitment to professional development, clinical supervision, and continuing education.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for providing an Occupational Therapy service to routine and complex patients within specialty groups across the acute and community services.
Responsible for patients referred for Occupational Therapy assessment,
rehabilitation, management and discharge planning within the Multi-disciplinary team, throughout speciality teams within the Royal Surrey services.
To undertake assessments of individuals, including functional and environmental factors.
To devise implement and evaluate patient centred treatment plans
To communicate effectively with the MDT and outside agencies.
To provide an effective high quality service to patients
To participate in training and supervision of assistants/techs and students
To undertake evidence based projects as required
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy by recognised awarding body College of Occupational Therapists.
- Satisfies the criteria for full Membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Must be a State Registered Occupational Therapist.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to take responsibility for own caseload with appropriate supervision
- Ability to liaise with the MDT
- Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy and assessments for patients with an acute and chronic diagnosis
- Physical NHS experience
- Show awareness of the role of other agencies, statutory public service or independent.
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Computer literate
- Holds a full UK driving licence and has use of own car
- Demonstrates commitment to PDP
Desirable criteria
- Multi-disciplinary team work experience
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Suzanne Ward
- Job title
- Appointing Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Apply now for a fulfilling career with us
If you would like any further information, an informal visit or chat, don’t hesitate to contact Suzanne Ward Head Occupational Therapist or Isla Pavey, Deputy Head Occupational Therapist on 01483 571122 Ext 4766 or 4679. Email [email protected] or [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
- Telephone
- 01483 571122 Ext 2478
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