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.
Key Responsibilities
Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment and management of a caseload of clients. Plan, deliver, and evaluate the treatment needs of clients with a variety of complex social and health care needs. Participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary team in developing and delivering high-quality and innovative rehabilitation to the patients we serve. Promote effective teamwork within the wider Surrey Downs Health and Care, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the patient and service delivery. Conduct audits of outcomes/interventions/length of stay. Clinical Responsibilities
Be responsible for a clinical caseload working within the MDT, ensuring patients and carers receive optimum level of therapy and holistic care. Undertake timely, holistic assessments of patients, involving functional ability and environmental factors. Make rapid decisions where required, using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge, and experience. Monitor a person’s progress and adapt treatment plans and interventions as appropriate, using outcome measures. Communicate effectively with other team members and ensure a 'one team' approach is maintained. Health/Safety and Security Responsibilities
Undertake and advise on safe moving and handling of a person and apply manual handling techniques. Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Planning and Organisational Duties
Prioritize effectively and be flexible to the demands of the service. Contribute to and participate in team objectives and service developments. Quality and Service Development Responsibilities
Abide by the HCPC / COT rules of professional conduct and local professional and quality standards. Collaborate with colleagues on ways to maintain, monitor and improve services provided. Please refer to Job description attached for detailed information.
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Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment and management of a caseload of clients. Plan, deliver, and evaluate the treatment needs of clients with a variety of complex social and health care needs. Participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary team in developing and delivering high-quality and innovative rehabilitation to the patients we serve. Promote effective teamwork within the wider Surrey Downs Health and Care, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the patient and service delivery. Conduct audits of outcomes/interventions/length of stay. Clinical Responsibilities
Be responsible for a clinical caseload working within the MDT, ensuring patients and carers receive optimum level of therapy and holistic care. Undertake timely, holistic assessments of patients, involving functional ability and environmental factors. Make rapid decisions where required, using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge, and experience. Monitor a person’s progress and adapt treatment plans and interventions as appropriate, using outcome measures. Communicate effectively with other team members and ensure a 'one team' approach is maintained. Health/Safety and Security Responsibilities
Undertake and advise on safe moving and handling of a person and apply manual handling techniques. Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Planning and Organisational Duties
Prioritize effectively and be flexible to the demands of the service. Contribute to and participate in team objectives and service developments. Quality and Service Development Responsibilities
Abide by the HCPC / COT rules of professional conduct and local professional and quality standards. Collaborate with colleagues on ways to maintain, monitor and improve services provided. Please refer to Job description attached for detailed information.
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