Specialist Occupational Therapist - Surrey Downs H&C (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Surrey Downs Health & Care
Surrey Downs Health and Care – Dorking, Surrey
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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* To undertake timely, holistic assessments of patients, involving functional ability and environmental factors.
* To be responsible for a clinical caseload working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), ensuring patients and carers receive optimum level of therapy and holistic care within available resources.
* To monitor a person’s progress and adapt treatment plans and intervention/recommendations as appropriate, using outcome measures and reflective practice.
Communication/Relationship Skills
* 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, e.g. other professionals, teams and family/carers 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.
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.
Planning and Organisational Duties
* To be able to prioritise effectively and be flexible to the demands of the service.
* To contribute to and participate in team objectives and service developments.
Managerial 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.
Quality and Service Development Responsibilities
* To abide by the HCPC / COT rules of professional conduct and local professional and quality standards.
* To maintain links with own professional group by attending relevant meetings.
Please refer to Job description attached for detailed information.
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