Job summary
We currently have an opportunity for occupational therapists to join our rotations at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) based in Chertsey, Surrey.
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.
- Internationally qualified occupational therapists (with HCPC registration)
Flexible working requests will be considered at the point of interview.
Our rotations are 4 months in duration and include:
- Cardiorespiratory Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency services and admission avoidance
- General Medicine
- Trauma orthopaedics
- Hyper-acute/acute stroke unit
- Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for Stroke (community based, mainly NW Surrey, with remote working)
The rotations will offer you the opportunity to work within different settings and with varied MDT professionals allowing you to develop your core clinical skills and development of yourself.
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.
Successful applicants will be required to attend interviews in person.
Main duties of the job
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 providing a high level of care and safeguarding to patients known to our service.
Have the ability to use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates will need to have a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, or due to qualify within the next 3 months.
The responsibilities and duties below are a summary. For the full list, please ensure you read through the Job Description attached prior to submitting your application.
Communication / Relationship Skills
To communicate effectively with colleagues and MDT regarding patient care
To maintain accurate records in line with the standards and policies
To gather and disseminate information where appropriate
To manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
Analytical / Judgment skills
To carry out assessment and formulate treatment plans using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice
To work within your scope of practice and seek support when required
Personal and people development
To attend all relevant training to maintain competency and confidence.
To supervise physiotherapy students or therapy assistants.
To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee.
Health, safety and security
To complete relevant risk assessments and associated documentation/action.
To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort.
Education
To participate in the professional development and training of self and other therapists
To undertake clinical reasoning and problem patient sessions
To participate in relevant training sessions as a recipient and facilitator.
Research/Audit/Quality
To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.
To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects.
IT
To be responsible for the accurate input of clinical information onto the trust IT system.
Further information and general responsibilities
To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work
To ensure confidentiality at all times
To take part in the weekend service on a rota basis as required.
To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates will need to have a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, or due to qualify within the next 3 months.
The responsibilities and duties below are a summary. For the full list, please ensure you read through the Job Description attached prior to submitting your application.
Communication / Relationship Skills
To communicate effectively with colleagues and MDT regarding patient care
To maintain accurate records in line with the standards and policies
To gather and disseminate information where appropriate
To manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
Analytical / Judgment skills
To carry out assessment and formulate treatment plans using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice
To work within your scope of practice and seek support when required
Personal and people development
To attend all relevant training to maintain competency and confidence.
To supervise physiotherapy students or therapy assistants.
To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee.
Health, safety and security
To complete relevant risk assessments and associated documentation/action.
To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort.
Education
To participate in the professional development and training of self and other therapists
To undertake clinical reasoning and problem patient sessions
To participate in relevant training sessions as a recipient and facilitator.
Research/Audit/Quality
To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.
To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects.
IT
To be responsible for the accurate input of clinical information onto the trust IT system.
Further information and general responsibilities
To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work
To ensure confidentiality at all times
To take part in the weekend service on a rota basis as required.
To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- OT Degree
- HCPC Registration
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Undergraduate experience in a variety of settings
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Understanding of the role of an OT within an acute setting
- Understanding an knowledge of a variety of assessments and treatment interventions
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS or similar acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- To be able to carry out basic and standardised assessment
- To be able to clinically reason interventions
- To be able to adapt communication to meet the needs of patients; families and colleagues
Desirable
- Apply knowledge of specific guidelines and standards in practice
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- OT Degree
- HCPC Registration
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Undergraduate experience in a variety of settings
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Understanding of the role of an OT within an acute setting
- Understanding an knowledge of a variety of assessments and treatment interventions
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS or similar acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- To be able to carry out basic and standardised assessment
- To be able to clinically reason interventions
- To be able to adapt communication to meet the needs of patients; families and colleagues
Desirable
- Apply knowledge of specific guidelines and standards in practice
Other
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
