Job summary

An exciting and new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable Occupational Therapy support worker to join our Team.

The successful candidate will work alongside, and under the supervision of the Occupational Therapists in providing individual and structured assessment and intervention to patients predominantly on the ward and also in their own home.

for discharge and supporting the therapists with administrative flexible and adaptable approach is required to meet the needs of the service. NHS experience would be advantageous and a solid understanding of Occupational Therapy successful applicant will demonstrateo Excellent communication skillso Excellent time managemento Effective prioritisation skillso Ability to work as part of a teamo Mature clinical reasoningo Ability to travel independently with equipment to and from Patients homes and RSFT sites

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be screening, assessing and treating patients on a range of daily living tasks on the ward. Providing equipment in the patient's own home in preparation for discharge and supporting the therapists with administrative duties.

We offer : o Opportunities for professional and personal development including Apprenticeshipso In-service trainingo Clinical supervision and Appraisalo A friendly and supportive working environmento Peer supporto Dedicated CPD time and a firm commitment to learning and development This post will require some weekend / bank holiday working.

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

Works independently within established competencies, guidelines, policies and protocols and follows instructions provided by the Occupational Therapist.

Identifies patients who may benefit from assessment by OT and take referrals from other health professionals, screening notes as appropriate.

Carries a non-complex caseload of patients delegated by the lead therapist

Supports other team members where two staff are required for assessments or visits to patients home.

Works independently when assessing patients, reporting outcomes to the therapist.

Documents patient assessments, treatments and outcomes on electronic records

Adapts clinical practice in response to frequently changing circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE (A-C in Maths and English) or similar level
• Minimum of two years working as a Band 2 Occupational Therapy assistant or similar experience
• Able to work as part of the OT team and MDT

Desirable

Knowledge

Essential

Desirable