Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Support Worker – Occupational Therapy

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Job summary

To work as part of the Occupational Therapy team in delivering a high quality and effective Therapy service to patients.

With guidance from the Occupational Therapist supports a caseload of patients within the Occupational Therapy service. Supports and assists the therapist in patient related service provision, working within a multi-professional team. Monitors team stock levels and completes associated administrative activities.

Main duties of the job

Works independently within established competencies, guidelines, policies and protocols and follows instructions provided by the Occupational Therapist.

Identify patients who may benefit from assessment by OT and take referrals from other health professionals, screening notes as appropriate.
Contribute to organisation of planning the days and caseloads of all team members.
Support other team members where two staff are required for assessments.
Work independently when assessing and discharging patients.
Adapt clinical practice in response to frequently changing circumstances.
Flexible working required over seven days.

About us

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.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

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.

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Date posted

07 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,008 to £25,553 a year per annum - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF14465-B3-F

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE (A-C in Maths and English) or similar level
Minimum of two years working as a Band 2 Occupational Therapy assistant or similar experience
Able to work as part of the OT team and MDT

Desirable

NVQ or equivalent in health related subject

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Computer Literate - Microsoft word
Able to work within guidelines and protocols
Able to adhere to trust and departmental documentation standards
Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy and demonstrates an understanding of the impact of disability on the the individual
Ability to liaise with other agencies, statutory public services or independent
Ability to work on a regular basis

Desirable

Working knowledge of electronic patient record
Previous experience of working in a medical setting
Understanding of common medical conditions and Terminology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE (A-C in Maths and English) or similar level
Minimum of two years working as a Band 2 Occupational Therapy assistant or similar experience
Able to work as part of the OT team and MDT

Desirable

NVQ or equivalent in health related subject

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Computer Literate - Microsoft word
Able to work within guidelines and protocols
Able to adhere to trust and departmental documentation standards
Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy and demonstrates an understanding of the impact of disability on the the individual
Ability to liaise with other agencies, statutory public services or independent
Ability to work on a regular basis

Desirable

Working knowledge of electronic patient record
Previous experience of working in a medical setting
Understanding of common medical conditions and Terminology

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)