Job summary
28.5 hours (over 3 days 8am-6pm)An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist to join our well-respected Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) working in A&E and other urgent care assessment areas. The team works closely with acute and community services, providing comprehensive assessment of patients to avoid admission. We are supported by social care practitioners, specialist nurses and consultants.The service operates seven days per week 8am-6pmThe post includes the guidance and development of the therapists and support staff within this team.The successful post holder will be responsible for the delivery of excellent care by the OT team as well as carrying their own caseload. Supervisory skills and excellent communication are essential for the clinical support, direction and development of less experienced staff, rotational staff, assistants and students. They will also require excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
For further information, an informal visit/chat please contact Suzanne Ward - Head Occupational Therapist, or Kirsty Mitchell Highly Specialist OT e-mail: suzanneward@nhs.net , kirsty.mitchell1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge to the Occupational Therapy team within the specialty Unit, ensuring the continuing development of the service reporting progress for clinical governance and audit purposesThe post holder will work within the MDT to assist in the planning of complex discharges.The post holder is responsible for the supervision and management of Junior and senior Occupational Therapy staff.The post holder will work with wider services to develop new pathways and ways of working to enhance the patient experience.
Identifies the Occupational therapy role and develops a service within a Specialist Multi-disciplinary team for patients with conditions associated with specialty. To use highly specialist Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills to manage a complex caseload of patients, with regard to the physical, emotional, social, spiritual and psychosocial aspects of their care. The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner and as a source of expertise in the OT assessment, treatment and management of this client group; providing advice to patients, carers, other health and social care professionals, consultants, GPs and fellow OTs. The post holder will incorporate national guidance, and the use of evidence based research into their practice and that of the service.
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.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct responsibility for own caseload and manages referrals in line with departmental policy.Uses advanced clinical reasoning for people with complex needs, demonstrating critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform practice.Acts as a role model demonstrating a high standard of holistic care and provides clinical leadership in specialist area.Advises other professionals on specialist issues regarding patients with complex needs, as required.Responsible for Occupational Therapy assessments, planning implementation and evaluation.Assesses on the ward, in the O.T department and in other hospital departments and in the patients own homes, as appropriate.Recommends specific level of care/equipment required to facilitate patients safe and timely discharge as appropriate.Assesses for and utilises assistive equipment i.e. hoists, platform turners etc.Demonstrates advanced knowledge of equipment provision and prescription and ensures practice remains current through ongoing professional development and awareness of emerging guidance.Selects and administers appropriate standardised tests, and evaluates and records the results.
Risk Assessment
Uses therapeutic handling techniques to maximise the patients potential and minimise risk.Assesses the working environment for potential hazards to minimise risk to patients and other hospital users, completing risk assessments as necessary.Responsible for raising the awareness of junior staff members of risk within O.T practice.Assesses the patients home environment, as appropriate, to reduce risk and increase safety on discharge.Assesses for and prescribes complex equipment i.e. hoists etc. training the patient and carer in its useCompletes all relevant risk assessments associated with prescription and provision of equipment to ensure safe use and suitability for the patient and environment
Responsible for the clinical supervision of junior and senior occupational therapy personnel providing necessary professional guidance and support and appropriate delegation of work.Directly supervises Occupational Therapy students on clinical placement.Responsible for the appraisal of junior staff members.Actively participates in appraisal by Service ManagerParticipates in relevant planning activities to ensure that occupational therapy service develops according to patients needs, and in line with relevant NSFs and government initiatives, in liaison with the Service Manager.Leads and undertakes regular clinical audit to review the effectiveness and efficiency of the service and to improve outcomes for patients in line with the Trusts commitment to promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Ensures that statutory training is maintained by junior staff.Participates in weekend working/bank holiday rota as applicablePlans patient treatment/information groups relevant to the speciality.Responsible for own personal development and that of team members showing evidence of this through a personal development portfolio and ensures that HCPC registration is maintained.The post holder undertakes any other duties as required by the Occupational Therapy Service Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct responsibility for own caseload and manages referrals in line with departmental policy.Uses advanced clinical reasoning for people with complex needs, demonstrating critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform practice.Acts as a role model demonstrating a high standard of holistic care and provides clinical leadership in specialist area.Advises other professionals on specialist issues regarding patients with complex needs, as required.Responsible for Occupational Therapy assessments, planning implementation and evaluation.Assesses on the ward, in the O.T department and in other hospital departments and in the patients own homes, as appropriate.Recommends specific level of care/equipment required to facilitate patients safe and timely discharge as appropriate.Assesses for and utilises assistive equipment i.e. hoists, platform turners etc.Demonstrates advanced knowledge of equipment provision and prescription and ensures practice remains current through ongoing professional development and awareness of emerging guidance.Selects and administers appropriate standardised tests, and evaluates and records the results.
Risk Assessment
Uses therapeutic handling techniques to maximise the patients potential and minimise risk.Assesses the working environment for potential hazards to minimise risk to patients and other hospital users, completing risk assessments as necessary.Responsible for raising the awareness of junior staff members of risk within O.T practice.Assesses the patients home environment, as appropriate, to reduce risk and increase safety on discharge.Assesses for and prescribes complex equipment i.e. hoists etc. training the patient and carer in its useCompletes all relevant risk assessments associated with prescription and provision of equipment to ensure safe use and suitability for the patient and environment
Responsible for the clinical supervision of junior and senior occupational therapy personnel providing necessary professional guidance and support and appropriate delegation of work.Directly supervises Occupational Therapy students on clinical placement.Responsible for the appraisal of junior staff members.Actively participates in appraisal by Service ManagerParticipates in relevant planning activities to ensure that occupational therapy service develops according to patients needs, and in line with relevant NSFs and government initiatives, in liaison with the Service Manager.Leads and undertakes regular clinical audit to review the effectiveness and efficiency of the service and to improve outcomes for patients in line with the Trusts commitment to promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Ensures that statutory training is maintained by junior staff.Participates in weekend working/bank holiday rota as applicablePlans patient treatment/information groups relevant to the speciality.Responsible for own personal development and that of team members showing evidence of this through a personal development portfolio and ensures that HCPC registration is maintained.The post holder undertakes any other duties as required by the Occupational Therapy Service Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy by recognised awarding body College of Occupational Therapists
- Educated to masters level/ degree level/NVQ/ Certificate OR equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level/supervisor/ in specialist area.
- Satisfies the criteria for full Membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Must be a State Registered Occupational Therapist
- Further qualifications/Study
- Member of the appropriate special interest group.
Desirable
- An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT degree students
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Completed all core Junior rotations
- Extensive experience within specialty in an acute NHS Trust,/ Community Trust , at a Senior Level.
- Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area
- Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development
- Specialist clinical skills in specialty area
- Knowledge of systems used for data recording and reporting
- Experience of audit, research and evidence based practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy by recognised awarding body College of Occupational Therapists
- Educated to masters level/ degree level/NVQ/ Certificate OR equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level/supervisor/ in specialist area.
- Satisfies the criteria for full Membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Must be a State Registered Occupational Therapist
- Further qualifications/Study
- Member of the appropriate special interest group.
Desirable
- An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT degree students
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Completed all core Junior rotations
- Extensive experience within specialty in an acute NHS Trust,/ Community Trust , at a Senior Level.
- Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area
- Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development
- Specialist clinical skills in specialty area
- Knowledge of systems used for data recording and reporting
- Experience of audit, research and evidence based practice
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).
