Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and
motivated Band 7 Occupational Therapist Team Lead to join our highly regarded Urgent
Community Response (UCR) team based at Woking Community Hospital,
Woking.
As a key partner in the
delivery of urgent responsive services to support the frail population in
hospital admission avoidance, the service is keen to offer opportunities and to
support the development of team members to extend their skills and broaden
their scope of practice where appropriate.
Although expected to work autonomously
you will not be alone. The team includes Physiotherapists, Nurses, Paramedics, Community
Rehabilitation Assistants and Administrators in addition to the Occupational
Therapists; and we work closely with colleagues from the Frailty Hubs, GP
surgeries, adult social care and other community services.
We provide a 7-day, 24-hour urgent response
NHS community service to patients across Northwest Surrey.
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of the multi-disciplinary Urgent
Community Response (UCR) team you will undertake assessments, clinical
diagnosis and treatment of patients who may require management and/or
rehabilitation interventions in their own environment to prevent acute hospital
admissions and to support complex hospital discharges.
Although expected to work autonomously you will not be
alone. The team includes Physiotherapists, Nurses, paramedics and Community
Rehabilitation Assistants in addition to the Occupational Therapists; and work
closely with colleagues from GP surgeries, locality health hubs, adult social
care and other community services.
The qualities we are looking for in
successful applicants are:
Experience working as a senior clinician in admission
avoidance services.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Flexible approach to work with the ability to work across
a seven-day service.
Ability to work both independently and as part of the
wider multidisciplinary team.
Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development
and a commitment to providing high quality, safe and effective care that meets
the needs of patients.
Car owner with appropriate license to drive in the UK
for business purposes
About us
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys largest and longest
established NHS community services provider, so our 1500+ employees get
NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of
5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the
care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to
the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and
leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called
The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are
heard at Board level.
CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused
individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from
all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for
and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named
individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role provides a unique opportunity for an
Occupational Therapist (OT) to work as part of an integrated, community-based
Urgent Community Response (UCR) service in North West Surrey. The post holder
will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic assessments,
interventions, and ongoing support to adults with a variety of complex needs,
ensuring safe, high-quality care is provided within the community setting. The
OT will provide a rapid assessment and short-term interventions to prevent
hospital admissions and enable patients to live independently for as long as
possible. The post holder will be responsible for delivering specialist
Occupational Therapy interventions within the UCR team, including conducting
assessments, providing therapy, and supporting the rehabilitation of
individuals. They will also provide leadership to junior staff and promote the
integration of OT into the multidisciplinary team.
See Job description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role provides a unique opportunity for an
Occupational Therapist (OT) to work as part of an integrated, community-based
Urgent Community Response (UCR) service in North West Surrey. The post holder
will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic assessments,
interventions, and ongoing support to adults with a variety of complex needs,
ensuring safe, high-quality care is provided within the community setting. The
OT will provide a rapid assessment and short-term interventions to prevent
hospital admissions and enable patients to live independently for as long as
possible. The post holder will be responsible for delivering specialist
Occupational Therapy interventions within the UCR team, including conducting
assessments, providing therapy, and supporting the rehabilitation of
individuals. They will also provide leadership to junior staff and promote the
integration of OT into the multidisciplinary team.
See Job description for further information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within relevant service delivering effective patient focused care.
- Experience of working autonomously assessing and treating patients.
- Proven evidence of advanced organisational/leadership skills and autonomous practice.
- Experience of audit, research & evidence based care.
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma Occupational therapy or equivalent.
- Registered with Health & Care Professions Council.
- Minimum 5 years post graduate experience including 2 years in specialist area.
- Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
Desirable
- Practice Placement Educators training.
- Member of Relevant Specialist Section.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within relevant service delivering effective patient focused care.
- Experience of working autonomously assessing and treating patients.
- Proven evidence of advanced organisational/leadership skills and autonomous practice.
- Experience of audit, research & evidence based care.
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma Occupational therapy or equivalent.
- Registered with Health & Care Professions Council.
- Minimum 5 years post graduate experience including 2 years in specialist area.
- Continuing Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
Desirable
- Practice Placement Educators training.
- Member of Relevant Specialist Section.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
