Specialist Occupational Therapist - Rotational

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job description

Job summary

Specialist Occupational Therapist for Orthopaedic / Surgical Unit

Are you looking to specialise in Orthopaedics and Surgery? Are you a band 6 looking for a static position in a vibrant and dynamic team? Or an experienced band 5 looking for promotion to band 6? A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated department. We are passionate about patient centred care, support our clinicians to lead and deliver excellent and compassionate services, and value our clinical teams as the real heart of the NHS.

As a band 6 Occupational Therapist you will work within an Occupational Therapy team comprising of three support workers, one junior band 5, and three other band 6 Occupational Therapists under the lead of two experienced band 7 Team Leads. The team work closely with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team and have an excellent, well-respected working relationship with Consultants, Nurses, Physios, Social Care Team, and Case Managers.

Essential requirements:

• Acute NHS experience
• Current HCPC registration
• Own car for business use

Main duties of the job

This position is for an Occupational Therapist to work within our well-established Orthopaedic and Surgical unit. The team covers all aspects of elective and trauma care for patients with a variety of co-morbidities, social and environmental challenges. The Occupational Therapist will support individuals to achieve their goals in self-care, productivity, and leisure, liaising and offering advice to the individual and their carers in conjunction with the relevant community staff.

Working on our Unit will allow you to develop skills in upper and lower limb splinting, rapid assessment, complex discharge planning, and expanding your knowledge of large equipment provision, especially around complex moving and handling.

Working as a valued member of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team, your role will include assessment and treatment of patients, prevention of de-conditioning, facilitation of timely and effective patient discharge, and ongoing referrals to other agencies. You will also take on the responsibility of supervising band 5s. As the opportunity arises, you will be expected to take on the supervision and education of Occupational Therapy Students on placement. We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking department and you will contribute to our department and team service development.

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.

Date posted: 09 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,205 to £47,084 a year (per annum) pro-rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 384-JH-EMF17724-B6-A

Job locations: Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, GU2 7XX

Job responsibilities

The post holder assists in the development, administration, and provision of a specialist Occupational Therapy service; carries a varied caseload of patients. Managing complex assessments, with predominantly physical conditions and with regard to the physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, and social aspects of their care.

Directly responsible for the management of own caseload of patients with diverse presentation and complex physical and psychological conditions, referred for Occupational Therapy assessment, rehabilitation, treatment planning, and discharge management.

Assists 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 Essential:

• 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).

Desirable:

• An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT/PT degree students

Knowledge Essential:

• Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy for people with a wide range of physical dysfunction.
• Previous experience relating to specialist area.
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
• Knowledge of relevant NHS and SS legislation.
• Experience with community/mental health conditions.
• Used to working in a busy environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and any other relevant IT systems applicable to the applicant.
• Experience of undertaking clinical supervision.
• Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
• Thorough knowledge of the Inclusion (equality and diversity) agenda.

Desirable:

• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, GU2 7XX

Employer's website: Royal Surrey NHS