Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Other

Essential: - Access to a car for work purposes; - UK or accepted equivalent drivers license

Qualification and Training

Essential: - Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

Essential: - Experience in core areas of medical, respiratory, neurology and orthopedic conditions; - Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable: - Experience of working in an acute NHS trust

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable: - Leadership skills