NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area
Surrey Downs Health & Care Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract
Permanent Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day a week service operating 8am-8pm. Working pattern is 13 shifts in a 4 week roster period, including weekends) Job ref
343-SDH&C-6830458-A Site
Epsom General Hospital Town
Epsom Salary
£42,939 - £50,697 Per Annum Pro Rata inc Outer HCAS Salary period
Yearly Closing
19/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
Surrey Downs Health & Care Working across organisational boundaries and as an integral part of the Surrey Downs Health and Care system, the integrated health and care team is responsible for providing rapid access, enhanced, short term health and care support for people who would otherwise need emergency hospital admission as well for as those medically stable to return home from an acute hospital but requiring enhanced short term support as one stage in their on-going care pathway. The Home First service operates a 7 day / week service from 8am to 8pm working across both the community and hospital settings. Staff are required to work flexibly over the week covering, on average, one weekend within a four week roster period. 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 services to the local population. To promote effective teamwork within the wider Surrey Downs Health and Care, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the patient and service delivery. As a therapist within Surrey Downs Health and Care there will be the opportunity to work closely alongside and potentially rotate into other sectors of the organisation. The expectations within this job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research. 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. Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. 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 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 at home, either supporting people to remain in their own home safely or supporting discharge from the acute setting/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 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 gain a person’s consent to engage with assessment and intervention as required, recognising that people may present with complex conditions or may have emotional, physical or physiological conditions, requiring the use of verbal and non-verbal 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, e.g. language preference, language disorder, cognitive or emotional barriers. To communicate effectively with other Surrey Downs Health and Care / Sutton Health and 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. 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 provide a person and/or family/informal carers with education and advice regarding appropriate manual handling techniques, seeking support from senior team members as required. 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, as well as Epsom Health and Care policies and procedures. 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 take independent responsibility for ensuring mandatory training is up to date. 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 respond to urgent referrals and clinical queries as required throughout the day. 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 contribute to and participate in team objectives and service developments. To participate in team and service related meetings, planning, organising, chairing or minute taking when required. 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 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, including students. To provide clinical supervision, appraisal and competency framework for junior staff members, support workers, and assistants in the team, by providing theoretical and practical clinical training. To delegate duties to colleagues appropriately. 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, and undertake research project as appropriate. 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. To support professional and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service. Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
AHP with appropriate diploma / degree Current registration with HCPC Ability to demonstrate on-going CPD and the use of evidence based practice Desirable criteria
Membership of the RCOT/BAOT Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of MDT working Appreciation of constraints to working in the community Relevant post qualification experience with a range of client groups Desirable criteria
Post qualification experience working in the community Experience in using an electronic notes recording system (i.e.RiO, EMIS) Skills
Essential criteria
Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload Realistic about ability and willing to seek help appropriately Awareness of current issues in health, including clinical governance Other
Essential criteria
Valid driving license with use of car for work Physical ability to carry out occupational therapy assessment and intervention Able to get to all sites required for the post and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role 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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Surrey Downs Health & Care Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract
Permanent Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day a week service operating 8am-8pm. Working pattern is 13 shifts in a 4 week roster period, including weekends) Job ref
343-SDH&C-6830458-A Site
Epsom General Hospital Town
Epsom Salary
£42,939 - £50,697 Per Annum Pro Rata inc Outer HCAS Salary period
Yearly Closing
19/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
Surrey Downs Health & Care Working across organisational boundaries and as an integral part of the Surrey Downs Health and Care system, the integrated health and care team is responsible for providing rapid access, enhanced, short term health and care support for people who would otherwise need emergency hospital admission as well for as those medically stable to return home from an acute hospital but requiring enhanced short term support as one stage in their on-going care pathway. The Home First service operates a 7 day / week service from 8am to 8pm working across both the community and hospital settings. Staff are required to work flexibly over the week covering, on average, one weekend within a four week roster period. 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 services to the local population. To promote effective teamwork within the wider Surrey Downs Health and Care, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the patient and service delivery. As a therapist within Surrey Downs Health and Care there will be the opportunity to work closely alongside and potentially rotate into other sectors of the organisation. The expectations within this job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research. 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. Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. 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 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 at home, either supporting people to remain in their own home safely or supporting discharge from the acute setting/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 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 gain a person’s consent to engage with assessment and intervention as required, recognising that people may present with complex conditions or may have emotional, physical or physiological conditions, requiring the use of verbal and non-verbal 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, e.g. language preference, language disorder, cognitive or emotional barriers. To communicate effectively with other Surrey Downs Health and Care / Sutton Health and 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. 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 provide a person and/or family/informal carers with education and advice regarding appropriate manual handling techniques, seeking support from senior team members as required. 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, as well as Epsom Health and Care policies and procedures. 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 take independent responsibility for ensuring mandatory training is up to date. 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 respond to urgent referrals and clinical queries as required throughout the day. 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 contribute to and participate in team objectives and service developments. To participate in team and service related meetings, planning, organising, chairing or minute taking when required. 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 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, including students. To provide clinical supervision, appraisal and competency framework for junior staff members, support workers, and assistants in the team, by providing theoretical and practical clinical training. To delegate duties to colleagues appropriately. 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, and undertake research project as appropriate. 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. To support professional and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service. Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
AHP with appropriate diploma / degree Current registration with HCPC Ability to demonstrate on-going CPD and the use of evidence based practice Desirable criteria
Membership of the RCOT/BAOT Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of MDT working Appreciation of constraints to working in the community Relevant post qualification experience with a range of client groups Desirable criteria
Post qualification experience working in the community Experience in using an electronic notes recording system (i.e.RiO, EMIS) Skills
Essential criteria
Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload Realistic about ability and willing to seek help appropriately Awareness of current issues in health, including clinical governance Other
Essential criteria
Valid driving license with use of car for work Physical ability to carry out occupational therapy assessment and intervention Able to get to all sites required for the post and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role 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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