We currently have an opportunity for occupational therapists to join our rotations at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) based in Chertsey, Surrey.
Applications are welcome from:
Occupational therapy students due to qualify,
Qualified therapists waiting for HCPC registration
Those who already have experience and are looking to embrace something new.
Flexible working requests will be considered at the point of interview.
Our rotations are 4 months in duration and include:
Cardiorespiratory Medicine
Surgery
Emergency services and admission avoidance
General Medicine
Hyper-acute/acute stroke unit
Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for Stroke (community based, mainly NW Surrey, with remote working)
The rotations will offer you the opportunity to work within different settings and with varied MDT professionals allowing you to develop your core clinical skills and development of yourself.
There is an established formal supervision and appraisal process, as well as robust in-house training within each team. The therapies department embraces the development of our own staff to progress their career within the department
ASPH offers a seven-day service across some teams and you will be expected to participate in seven day working as per service requirements.
This role has a community element; applicants will be expected to hold a valid drivers licence and access to a car.
Manage an inpatient or community caseload including using respiratory, medical, neurological and orthopaedic skills
Complete patient assessments in a ward setting or community setting, formulate problem lists and provide appropriate therapy input to facilitate a safe discharge
Contribute to board rounds or goal planning meetings to ensure that patients get the right treatment, at the right time in the right place
Communicate with fellow therapists and other MDT members such as nurses, consultants, specialists
Treatment and management of patients requiring post-operative protocols and ensuring that patients follow their rehabilitation pathways.
Actively participate in regular supervision and service development, and take personal responsibility in your professional development and professional registration requirements
Show passion for providing a high level of care and safeguarding to patients known to our service.
Have the ability to use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org
Candidates will need to have a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, or due to qualify within the next 3 months.
The responsibilities and duties below are a summary. For the full list, please ensure you read through the Job Description attached prior to submitting your application.
Communication / Relationship Skills
To communicate effectively with colleagues and MDT regarding patient care
To maintain accurate records in line with the standards and policies
To gather and disseminate information where appropriate
To manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
Analytical / Judgment skills
To carry out assessment and formulate treatment plans using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice
To work within your scope of practice and seek support when required
Personal and people development
To attend all relevant training to maintain competency and confidence.
To supervise physiotherapy students or therapy assistants.
To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee.
Health, safety and security
To complete relevant risk assessments and associated documentation/action.
To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort.
Education
To participate in the professional development and training of self and other therapists
To undertake clinical reasoning and problem patient sessions
To participate in relevant training sessions as a recipient and facilitator.
Research/Audit/Quality
To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.
To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects.
IT
To be responsible for the accurate input of clinical information onto the trust IT system.
Further information and general responsibilities
To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work
To ensure confidentiality at all times
To take part in the weekend service on a rota basis as required.
To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
