Job summary
The Royal
Surrey Hospital is looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our expanding
rotation. We have fantastic opportunities for staff who starting out in their
career, or wish to take it in a new direction.
You
may already have started your career and are looking for a new challenge or coming
to the end of your training and looking to get a job lined up ready for the
summer. As a Band 5 you will be supported to make the transition from student
to autonomous practitioner with guidance from senior staff. In all fields of
practice you will be supported by an experienced team lead. For newly qualified
staff, you will work your way through our Preceptorship programme over the
first year of employment which will help you make this transition and
consolidate all the skills and knowledge gained throughout your training.
Our services cover 7 days per week and the post holder will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays. Use of own car for business use is essential.
Main duties of the job
As a department we are a friendly bunch of therapists who all work together to provide a dynamic and pro-active service to our patients. We have a range of experience and specialisms ranging from Assistants to Advanced Clinical Specialists providing clinical support, and formal and informal training, and the department benefits from being managed by an Occupational Therapist who provides a strong professional lead. We have a strong commitment to clinical supervision and Continuing Professional Development; you will be regularly supervised by a senior therapist and attend the band 5 Occupational Therapy support groups. We have a well-structured In-Service Training Programme which the successful applicant will be able to learn from as well as the opportunity to lead sessions alongside from your team. We benefit from a well-stocked Gym which can be used by staff either before or after working times. Accommodation is available at the Royal Surrey Hospital site.
Essential requirements:
- Current HCPC registration.
- Own car for business use.
For further information, an informal visit/chat please contact Madeleine Meakin (Community Therapies Service Manager) on 07790986345, Suzanne Ward (Head Occupational Therapist) or Isla Pavey (Deputy Head Occupational Therapist) on 01483 571122 ext 4766. Email: madeleine.meakin@nhs.net suzanneward@nhs.net or isla.pavey@nhs.net.
About us
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.
Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.
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 the community and 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. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a 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.
Job description
Job 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.
Our rotations
include:-
Orthopaedics working across trauma and elective
wards, you will have the opportunity to learn about different types of trauma
as well as being part of the ground-breaking Fast Track hip/knee replacement
pathway which aims to get patients back home the same day as their operation.
A&E, EAU and SAU based at the front door you will
work closely with specialist nurses and consultants to prevent admission. You
will begin to develop skills in rapid assessment and discharge planning.
Older Persons Unit our Older Persons Unit aims to
rapidly turn around their patients within 72 hours. This rotation brings
together the skills of rapid assessment and complex discharges for older people
and allow you to expand on your knowledge and expertise of large equipment
provision.
Stroke/Neurology you will develop specialist Stroke
and Neurology knowledge and skills including standardised and non-standardised
assessments, formulating rehab programmes and upper limb management
Medicine/Surgery covering respiratory, cardiology,
oral & maxillofacial surgery, ENT, colorectal, urology, gastro-intestinal,
gastroenterology and diabetes, the medical/surgical team offers a smorgasbord
of conditions for you to get your teeth into
Milford Hospital in this sub-acute setting, you will
learn about planning and discharge implementation for those who have moved
across from the Royal Surrey Hospital in order to prepare them for returning
home
HOST (Hospital Outreach Support Team) for the first time, we are adding HOST
to our band 5 rotation. Our early supported therapy team follows patients from
the hospital into the community. Taking referrals from every specialty within
the hospital as well as from GPs, social services and outpatients, you will
prevent admission as well as expedite a patient returning home as part of the
D2A pathways. You will also be up-skilled in basic physio interventions as you
work in this integrated team, develop skills in bracing and provide complex
equipment within the patients own home.
Job description
Job 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.
Our rotations
include:-
Orthopaedics working across trauma and elective
wards, you will have the opportunity to learn about different types of trauma
as well as being part of the ground-breaking Fast Track hip/knee replacement
pathway which aims to get patients back home the same day as their operation.
A&E, EAU and SAU based at the front door you will
work closely with specialist nurses and consultants to prevent admission. You
will begin to develop skills in rapid assessment and discharge planning.
Older Persons Unit our Older Persons Unit aims to
rapidly turn around their patients within 72 hours. This rotation brings
together the skills of rapid assessment and complex discharges for older people
and allow you to expand on your knowledge and expertise of large equipment
provision.
Stroke/Neurology you will develop specialist Stroke
and Neurology knowledge and skills including standardised and non-standardised
assessments, formulating rehab programmes and upper limb management
Medicine/Surgery covering respiratory, cardiology,
oral & maxillofacial surgery, ENT, colorectal, urology, gastro-intestinal,
gastroenterology and diabetes, the medical/surgical team offers a smorgasbord
of conditions for you to get your teeth into
Milford Hospital in this sub-acute setting, you will
learn about planning and discharge implementation for those who have moved
across from the Royal Surrey Hospital in order to prepare them for returning
home
HOST (Hospital Outreach Support Team) for the first time, we are adding HOST
to our band 5 rotation. Our early supported therapy team follows patients from
the hospital into the community. Taking referrals from every specialty within
the hospital as well as from GPs, social services and outpatients, you will
prevent admission as well as expedite a patient returning home as part of the
D2A pathways. You will also be up-skilled in basic physio interventions as you
work in this integrated team, develop skills in bracing and provide complex
equipment within the patients own home.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Multi-disciplinary team work experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Multi-disciplinary team work experience.
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).
