Job summary
Join the Royal Surrey Foundation Hospital as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Embark on diverse rotations, from cutting-edge fast track hip/knee replacements to rapid assessments in A&E. Develop specialised skills in Stroke/Neurology, Older persons Unit, sub-acute rehab and more.
Whether you're kick starting your career or seeking a new challenge, our supportive environment ensures a smooth transition to autonomy. Benefit from a Preceptorship program for newly qualified staff and guidance from experience team leads.
Our service operates 7 days a week and the post holder will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays. Essential car use unlocks flexibility. Become part of our friendly, dynamic team with a commitment to professional development, clinical supervision, and continuing education.
Apply now for a fulfilling career with us
Main duties of the job
Our rotations include:-
Orthopaedics
A&E, EAU and SAU
Older Persons Unit
Stroke/Neurology
Medicine/Surgery
Milford Hospital
HOST (Hospital Outreach Support Team)
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.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
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.Responsible for patients referred for Occupational Therapy assessment,rehabilitation, management and discharge planning within the Multi-disciplinary team, throughout speciality teams within the Royal Surrey services.To undertake assessments of individuals, including functional and environmental factors.To devise implement and evaluate patient centred treatment plansTo communicate effectively with the MDT and outside agencies.To provide an effective high quality service to patientsTo participate in training and supervision of assistants/techs and studentsTo undertake evidence based projects as required
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.Responsible for patients referred for Occupational Therapy assessment,rehabilitation, management and discharge planning within the Multi-disciplinary team, throughout speciality teams within the Royal Surrey services.To undertake assessments of individuals, including functional and environmental factors.To devise implement and evaluate patient centred treatment plansTo communicate effectively with the MDT and outside agencies.To provide an effective high quality service to patientsTo participate in training and supervision of assistants/techs and studentsTo undertake evidence based projects as required
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
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 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
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 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.
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
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).
