Main area Surrey Downs Health & Care
Grade NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract Permanent
Part time
Flexible working
Compressed hours
22.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday / 0800 - 1600. Condensed hours would also be considered.)
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Employer Surrey Downs Health and Care
Employer type Public (Non NHS)
Site Ranmore Ward Dorking Hospital
Town Dorking
Salary £39,205 - £47,084 Pro Rata Per Annum Inc Fringe HCAS
Salary period Yearly
Closing 03/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
Surrey Downs Health & Care 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. 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, combination of education, further training and experience. Evidence of CPD relevant to treatment of older adults, physical disability and rehabilitation. Evidence of an up to date CPD portfolio Membership of the RCOT/BAOT Qualification in team/service management or prepared to work towards Masters level study related to rehabilitation or prepared to work towards 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 co-ordinating and managing a team. Experience of supervision and teaching others. Active participation in in-service training. Experience in service development. Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of principles of care for long term conditions, relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE and other national standards including the out of hospital strategies. 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 Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social care, acute hospitals and voluntary services. Knowledge of the audit cycle. Knowledge of evidence based practice. Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance. Ability to work as part of a team. Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change. Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others. Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs. Basic computer skills including use of Word, Power point, Excel, clinical recording systems. Other
Team Leadership – Has the ability to create and communicate a clear vision and direction in order to create a motivated team and foster an environment where groups and individuals can achieve high performance. Customer Focused - Builds and manages internal and external stakeholder relationships and exceeds patient and commissioner expectations by accurately assessing patient needs and ensuring delivery of commissioner requirements. Good Communicator – Communicates in a clear and concise manner in the language of the audience and checks that communicated messages have been received and understood. 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 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. 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, combination of education, further training and experience. Evidence of CPD relevant to treatment of older adults, physical disability and rehabilitation. Evidence of an up to date CPD portfolio Membership of the RCOT/BAOT Qualification in team/service management or prepared to work towards Masters level study related to rehabilitation or prepared to work towards 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 co-ordinating and managing a team. Experience of supervision and teaching others. Active participation in in-service training. Experience in service development. Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of principles of care for long term conditions, relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE and other national standards including the out of hospital strategies. 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 Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social care, acute hospitals and voluntary services. Knowledge of the audit cycle. Knowledge of evidence based practice. Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance. Ability to work as part of a team. Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change. Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others. Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs. Basic computer skills including use of Word, Power point, Excel, clinical recording systems. Other
Team Leadership – Has the ability to create and communicate a clear vision and direction in order to create a motivated team and foster an environment where groups and individuals can achieve high performance. Customer Focused - Builds and manages internal and external stakeholder relationships and exceeds patient and commissioner expectations by accurately assessing patient needs and ensuring delivery of commissioner requirements. Good Communicator – Communicates in a clear and concise manner in the language of the audience and checks that communicated messages have been received and understood. 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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