JOB SUMMARY

Identifies the Occupational therapy role and develops a service within a Specialist Multi-disciplinary team for patients with conditions associated with frailty at Milford Hospital. 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.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge to the Occupational Therapy team at Milford Hospital, ensuring the continuing development of the service reporting progress for clinical governance and audit purposes

The 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 including the acute orthopaedic team to develop new pathways and ways of working to enhance the patient experience.

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

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Part time 30 hours per week (0.8wte) ten month fixed term contract

The Royal Surrey County Hospital are looking for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the therapy team on the in-patient wards at Milford Hospital for a fixed term contract. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to provide highly specialist support to the Occupational Therapy team within this sub-acute setting.

You will be joining a dynamic, experienced and friendly team that include physiotherapists, nurses, doctors and support workers. We provide rehabilitation to sub-acute ortho-geriatric and frailty patients.

In this role you will be expected to perform to a high clinical standard and to support a team of registered Occupational Therapists and unregistered staff, and Occupational Therapy students on placement, as well as leading our service development. You will work closely with the Physiotherapy team lead and both the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy clinical specialists in the setting.

There will be opportunities to work closely with our local community services as the Trust welcomed these services, alongside Pro-Care, in April 2018.

Our services cover 7 days per week and the post holder may be expected to work regular weekends and bank holidays. Use of own car for business use is essential.

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 Occupational Therapy 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 Occupational Therapy peer support groups. You will be supported to engage in service development and encouraged to put forward suggestions as to how we can enhance and grow the services we offer. 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 with support from your team.

We offer

• Opportunities for professional & personal development
• In-service training & post graduate education
• Clinical Supervision
• Flexible Working
• Multidisciplinary working
• A welcoming department

Essential requirements

• Acute NHS experience
• Current HCPC registration
• Own car for business use

The Royal Surrey Foundation Trust is a District General Hospital and regional cancer centre with links to a range of related services providing excellent opportunities for multidisciplinary working.

For further information, or for an informal visit/chat please contact Suzanne Ward (Head Occupational Therapist) or Isla Pavey (Deputy Head Occupational Therapist) on 01483 571122 ext 4766. Email: suzanneward@nhs.net or isla.pavey@nhs.net

Closing Date:

Date of Interview: TBA

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy by recognised awarding body Royal 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).
• Further qualifications/Study
• Member of the appropriate special interest group.

Desirable

• An approved supervisor for degree students
• Must be a State Registered Occupational Therapist

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to take responsibility for own caseload which will be composed mainly of patients who require highly skilled specialist OT/PT intervention including hoist, bed and pressure care provision
• Ability to liaise with other agencies, statutory public service or independent
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and professional support to junior occupational therapy staff and students, giving guidance and training when needed to maintain professional standards and good working practice
• Ability to communicate effectively with sensitive information, orally and in writing in a wide variety of situations
• Ability to establish positive relationships with patients, colleagues and other departments and agencies to contribute to the work of the occupational therapy department.
• Ability to use own time effectively and to assist and support junior occupational therapy staff with the effective management of their own time
• Ability to evaluate interventions used and to research new/alternative methods

Desirable

• Management experience
• Computer Literate

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milford Hospital (Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust)

Milford

GU7 1UG

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