Specialist Occupational Therapist - Rotational
Are you an experienced band 5 looking for the opportunity to progress to a band 6? A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our department.
The rotation is well established and offers opportunities within:
1. Orthopaedics
2. Hand Therapy (3 days)
3. Older Persons Unit - acute
4. Surgery
5. Milford Community Hospital
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for an existing band 5 who has achieved their core competencies within an acute trust, but has not yet achieved sufficient experience to apply directly for a band 6 post. Within this position, the successful candidate will progress from Band 5 to a Band 6 upon completion of transitional competencies within a set time frame. Whilst completing the competencies the post will be static; however, on progression into Band 6, you will join our rotational scheme.
As a Band 6 therapist, you will also have the opportunity to supervise band 5s and/or assistants, apprentices, and Occupational Therapy Students on placement, as well as contribute to our service development.
To fully utilise the rotational opportunities, use of own car is essential. Our services cover 7 days per week and the post holder will be expected to work regular weekends and bank holidays.
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 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 Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
Directly responsible for the management of your own caseload of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, referred for Occupational Therapy assessment, rehabilitation, treatment planning, and discharge management.
Assist in the management of the specialist team providing, developing, and planning an Occupational Therapy service to patients for this client group. The post holder will act as a source of expertise, demonstrating and maintaining knowledge, skills, and experience in this specialist role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma/degree in OT by recognised awarding body e.g. Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
* Must satisfy the criteria for full membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Further qualifications/study
* Driving licence (and use of own car for work purposes).
* An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT/PT degree students.
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy for people with a wide range of physical dysfunction.
* Previous experience relating to the specialist area.
* Experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
* Knowledge of relevant NHS and SS legislation.
* Experience with community/mental health conditions.
* Experience of delivering teaching and training sessions.
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.
£29,970 to £44,962 per annum - includes high-cost area supplements (HCAS)
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