Specialist Occupational Therapist - Surrey Downs H&C
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
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.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
* 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 be able undertake assessments autonomously as well as working with other members of the MDT.
* To be able to undertake assessment and interventions within a community unit as well as well as supporting discharge from the hospital.
* To be able to work with a person/friends and family to identify person centred SMART goals (care plan), using clinical reasoning and evidence based practise.
* To be able to make rapid decisions where required, using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge and experience, with support as appropriate.
* To be able 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 be able to monitor a persons progress and adapt treatment plans and intervention/recommendations as appropriate, using outcome measures and reflective practise.
* To have an awareness of local community services and be able to 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 be able to appropriately gain a persons consent to engage with assessment and intervention as required.
* To be able to assess and identify those who lack the capacity to consent to treatment and be able to work with them within a legal framework.
* To be able to adopt a range of communication methods as appropriate.
* To communicate effectively with other Surrey Downs Health and Care / Adult Social Care team members, as well as others involved in the persons care.
* Key communication areas include: Hospital Staff, Patients, Families and Carers, Community Nursing and Therapy Teams, Primary Care (including Practice Organisations), PALS, Out of Hours Services, Voluntary Services, Local Authorities, Independent Care Home.
* To attend and participate in daily team meetings/huddles.
* To be able to keep accurate, up-to-date records using agreed system.
* Ensure that all records pertinent to a persons care comply with quality standards of Trust/Professional/Service policies and meet legal requirements.
* To be able to provide comprehensive written and/or verbal reports to other professionals/agencies involved in a persons care.
* To develop awareness and be sensitive to team dynamics.
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 practises with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
* To have current knowledge of infection control, which may impact on your areas of work.
* 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 be able to prioritise effectively and be flexible to the demands of the service.
* To demonstrate flexibility according to the needs of the service and the clinical area as directed by senior staff.
* To have an understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
* To enhance and maintain co-operative working relationships with colleagues from all sectors.
* To participate in team and service related meetings, planning, organising, chairing or minute taking when required.
* To represent and promote Surrey Downs Health and Care where required.
Managerial
Personal and People Development Responsibilities
* To assist colleagues by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics and prioritising referrals and caseloads as required.
* To develop and maintain professional, clinical and managerial skills through supervision/appraisal, CPD and a personal development plan agreed with the line manager/professional manager.
* To participate in the staff development programme by actively encouraging and engaging in supervision, training and development opportunities within the team.
* To provide clinical supervision, appraisal and competency framework for junior staff members, support workers, and assistants in the team.
Quality and Service Development Responsibilities
* To abide by the HCPC / COT rules of professional conduct and local professional and quality standards.
* To contribute towards joint assessment processes.
* To collaborate with other colleagues on ways to maintain, monitor and improve services provided.
* To maintain links with own professional group by attending relevant meetings.
* To keep up to date with current research/literature relevant to clinical area.
* To be involved in monitoring and evaluation activities.
Please refer to Job description attached for detailed information
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
* 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.
* Membership of the RCOT/BAOT
Experience
* 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/ interdisciplinary environment.
* Experience of working and assessing people with complex needs and delivering complex care plans.
* Experience of coordinating and managing a team.
* Active participation in in service training.
Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of principles of care for long term conditions, relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE and other national standards.
* 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.
* Knowledge of the audit cycle.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change.
* Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Other
* Team Leadership - Has the ability to create and communicate a clear vision and direction in order to create a motivated team.
* Customer Focused - Builds and manages internal and external stakeholder relationships.
* Business Aware - Demonstrates a clear understanding of the current market environment.
* Good Communicator - Communicates in a clear and concise manner.
* Knowledge Sharing - Seeks applies and shares knowledge both internally and externally.
* Personal Development - Manages personal and professional development.
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.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
£39,205 to £47,084 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Inc Fringe HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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