Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 6

Manage a specialist inpatient caseload using clinical skills and reasoning

Support junior staff with caseload management and prioritisation on other wards

Complete patient assessments in a ward setting, formulate problem lists and provide appropriate therapy input and discharge planning to facilitate a safe discharge

Contribute to board rounds, putting patient care and the patient experience first.

Communicate with fellow therapists and other MDT members such as nurses, consultants, specialists and support junior staff with decision making

Complete cognitive screens and assessments as well as self care and ADL assessments

Treatment and management of patients requiring post-operative protocols and ensuring that risks are minimised for discharge

Actively participate in yours and others' regular supervision and service development, and take personal responsibility in your professional development and professional registration requirements

Use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player.

Demonstrate leadership skills and deputise for the team leads whenever necessary

Participate in the development of occupational therapists, support staff, apprenctices and students within clinical speciality through training, competencies and supervision

Participate in multi-disciplinary team teaching

To participate in specific 7 day working rotas, dependent on the team/area

Please refer to the attached JDPS for a full list of duties and responsibilities associated with this role.

Clinical or technical

To be able to carry out comprehensive assessments and treatment plans for patients including those with complex presentations/ multipathologies.

To support junior therapists, apprenctices, assistants and students with their caseload as required.

To keep up to date with developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes to your clinical practice.

To attend relevant training in order to maintain competencies

Leadership or managerial

To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development.

To participate in the appraisal as appraisee and appraiser.

To supervise junior therapists, students and assistants

To be a mentor/preceptor for junior staff

Information and reporting

To participate in clinical audit and the evaluation of clinical effectiveness

To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects.

Service improvement

To make recommendations when appropriate to changes in practice leading to improvement in the service.

To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care, both those from within the organisation and those outside to ensure efficient multidisciplinary working

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patient in order to progress treatment programmes.

To maintain accurate records in line with professional body (Royal College of Occupational Therapy), Trust and service standards and policies.

General responsibilities

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able.

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: - Valid drivers license and access to personal car

Qualifications and Training

Essential: - Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable: - Teaching Skills