NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area
Surrey Downs Health & Care
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
22.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday / 0800 - 1600. Condensed hours would also be considered.)
* Part time
* Flexible working
* Compressed hours
Job ref
343-SDH&C-6761193
Site
Ranmore Ward Dorking Hospital
Town
Dorking
Salary
£39,205 - £47,084 Pro Rata Per Annum Inc Fringe HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/11/2024 23:59
Job overview
Surrey Downs Health & Care
As a Specialist Occupational Therapist on Ranmore Ward at Dorking Community Hospital, you will be part of a dedicated 28-bed unit specializing in the rehabilitation of frail patients with complex health and social care needs. Your role will be integral to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) that includes nurses, local GPs, pharmacists, therapists, and social care practitioners, all working together to provide a comprehensive support system. You will assess, plan, and implement personalized care to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and facilitate a smooth transition back to their homes. This position combines clinical practice, collaboration, and continuous improvement through audit and evaluation of care outcomes.
Main duties of the job
* To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment and management of a caseload of clients.
* To plan, deliver and evaluate the treatment needs of clients with a variety of complex social and health care needs.
* To participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary team in developing and delivering high quality and innovative rehabilitation to the patients we serve.
* To promote effective teamwork within the wider Surrey Downs Health and Care, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the patient and service delivery.
* The expectations within this job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research.
* Audit of outcomes / interventions / length of stay.
Working for our organisation
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
Patient Care
* To be responsible for a clinical caseload working within multi-disciplinary team (MDT), ensuring patients and carers receive optimum level of therapy and holistic care within available resources.
* To undertake timely, holistic assessments of patients, involving functional ability and environmental factors.
* To undertake assessments autonomously as well as working with other members of the MDT.
* To undertake assessment and interventions within a community unit as well as supporting discharge from the hospital.
* To work with a person/friends and family to identify person centred SMART goals (care plan), using clinical reasoning and evidence based practise.
* To make rapid decisions where required, using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge and experience, with support as appropriate.
* To complete basic observations on a person, interpret these results and act on them appropriately, with support from other members of the MDT.
* Willingness and enthusiasm to work toward cross-disciplinary capabilities.
* To monitor a person’s progress and adapt treatment plans as appropriate, using outcome measures and reflective practise.
* To have an awareness of local community services and refer to these appropriately and in a timely manner.
* To contribute to the development of information that enables a person to understand and self-manage their condition whenever possible.
Communication/Relationship Skills
* To gain a person’s consent to engage with assessment and intervention as required, recognizing that people may present with complex conditions requiring effective communication skills.
* To assess and identify those who lack the capacity to consent to treatment and work with them within a legal framework.
* To adopt a range of communication methods as appropriate in view of educational, social or identified barriers to effective communication.
* To communicate effectively with other Surrey Downs Health and Care / Adult Social Care team members, as well as others involved in the person’s care to ensure a ‘one team’ approach is maintained.
* To attend and participate in daily team meetings/huddles.
* To keep accurate, up-to-date records using agreed system.
* Ensure that all records comply with quality standards of Trust/Professional/Service policies and meet legal requirements.
* To provide comprehensive written and/or verbal reports to other professionals/agencies involved in a person’s care.
Health/Safety and Security Responsibilities
* To undertake and advise on safe moving and handling of a person and apply manual handling techniques to assessment and treatment.
* To carry out risk assessments when necessary, formulate and carry out action plans to reduce risk.
* To comply and promote safe working practices with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
* To report all clinical and non-clinical incidents/near misses, as per appropriate policy.
* To ensure that you are able to access all appropriate policies and procedures adopted by Surrey Downs Health and Care / Sutton Health and Care.
Planning and Organisational Duties
* To prioritise effectively and be flexible to the demands of the service.
* To understand clinical governance and risk management.
* To contribute to and participate in team objectives and service developments.
Managerial
Personal and People Development Responsibilities
* To assist colleagues by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics and prioritising referrals as required.
* To develop and maintain professional, clinical and managerial skills through supervision/appraisal, CPD and a personal development plan.
* To participate in the staff development programme by encouraging and engaging in supervision, training and development opportunities.
* To provide clinical supervision and appraisal for junior staff members and support staff.
Quality and Service Development Responsibilities
* To abide by the HCPC / COT rules of professional conduct and local professional and quality standards.
* To collaborate with other colleagues on ways to maintain, monitor and improve services provided.
Please refer to Job description attached for detailed information
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
* AHP with appropriate diploma / degree
* Current registration with HCPC
* Experience and/or additional education in relevant field to post gradual diploma or equivalent level.
* Evidence of CPD relevant to treatment of older adults, physical disability and rehabilitation.
Desirable criteria
* Membership of the RCOT/BAOT
* Qualification in team/service management or prepared to work towards
* Masters level study related to rehabilitation or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential criteria
* Evidence of recent post-graduate experience in core areas including elderly care.
* Experience of working in a community/primary care setting.
* Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Experience of working and assessing people with complex needs and delivering complex care plans.
* Experience of supervision and teaching others.
Desirable criteria
* Experience in multi-agency working.
* Experience of working with clients requiring intermediate care.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of principles of care for long term conditions and relevant National Service Frameworks.
* Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies.
* Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services.
* Ability to work as part of a team and lead when necessary.
* Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Desirable criteria
* Experience in research and audit.
* Experience in Performance management.
Other
Essential criteria
* Team Leadership – Ability to create a motivated team and foster high performance.
* Customer Focused - Exceeds patient and commissioner expectations.
* Good Communicator – Communicates clearly and checks understanding.
* Personal Development – Manages personal and professional development.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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