Paediatric Occupational Therapist Bank - Band 6NHS AfC: Band 6

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist Bank, where you will provide essential care and rehabilitation within the community. This role focuses on supporting patients at home, enhancing their independence, and ensuring seamless transitions from hospital to home. With a commitment to holistic, patient-centered care, you will engage in a variety of clinical tasks while fostering a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about improving service quality and advancing their careers in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring roles and healthcare assistance is essential.
• Understanding of patient care delivery is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and therapeutic care as per care plan.
• Support the 'Home First' approach for patient assessments.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Clinical Skills

Teamwork

Education

GSCE or equivalent literacy and numeracy skills

NVQ Level 3 health-related qualification

Job description

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Paediatric Occupational Therapist Bank - Band 6 NHS AfC: Band 6, Surrey

Client:

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

819e8409dfde

Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Surrey Downs Health & Care

The Rehabilitation Support Worker role will function as part of the new and exciting Recovery At Home team by providing care, support and rehabilitation within a community setting to facilitate seamless discharge from hospital or prevent admission. The post holder will undertake delegated tasks following a care plan and report to the Team Lead. This role supports skill development to work effectively with this client group.

We seek dynamic, caring individuals to drive our Discharge to Assess services in Surrey Downs. Candidates should have excellent organisational and time management skills, a passion for holistic patient-centered care, and a proactive approach to improving service quality and fostering a 'one team' culture. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within a forward-thinking team.

Part-time shifts in the mornings are available.

Main duties of the job

Support the 'Home First' approach, enabling patients to be supported at home for assessments and care, reducing unnecessary hospital stays. The @home service provides rapid, short-term health and social care support across organisational boundaries, working closely with health and social care services to facilitate timely discharges and ongoing assessments. The service operates 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm, requiring flexible staffing.

This role will evolve with ongoing skills, knowledge, and competency development.

Working for our organisation

Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) delivers community-based care through Primary Care Networks and NHS partnerships, including GP federations and Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust. We aim to provide high-quality, person-centered care that transcends organisational boundaries. We invite enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our innovative partnership.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Deliver clinical and therapeutic care as per care plan.
• Perform patient assessments under supervision, following delegation from registered practitioners.
• Recognise and refer to other professionals as needed.
• Provide concise handovers to team leads and colleagues.
• Act as a link worker in areas like tissue viability, infection control, or manual handling, providing feedback to the team.
• Promote health education aligned with policies.
• Support patient independence in daily activities, respecting cultural and personal preferences.
• Be aware of the needs of dying patients.
• Use risk assessment tools to ensure safe practice.
• Undertake clinical skills such as vital signs, blood tests, ECG, medication administration, and personal care, against competencies.
• Report adverse signs promptly.
• Ensure clinical environments are prepared and safe.
• Use IT systems for documentation and data collection.
• Provide evidence-based rehabilitation and care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and MDT members.
• Keep clear, accurate records following professional standards.
• Act professionally, respecting privacy and confidentiality.
• Identify personal development needs and participate in appraisals.
• Support team leadership and change initiatives.
• Participate in incident reporting and quality improvement activities.
• Model good practice and advocate for patients and staff.

Clerical Duties

• Share responsibility for daily service operations.
• Handle calls and messages courteously and promptly.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate records and documentation processes.
• Engage in training and performance development activities.

Job Dimensions

• Work across various Trust sites as needed.
• Perform other duties consistent with the role.
• Follow policies, guidelines, and mandatory training requirements.

Communication and Working Relationships

• Participate actively in team meetings and service development.
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development.
• Promote equality and respect diversity.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• GSCE or equivalent literacy and numeracy skills.
• NVQ Level 3 health-related qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Experience in caring roles and healthcare assistance.
• Experience across multiple specialties is desirable.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Understanding of individual patient care delivery.
• Core clinical skills competency.
• Initiative and organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Personal Qualities

• Teamwork and practical task performance.
• Flexibility.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to seek and accept advice.
• High standards of care commitment.
• Driver with insured vehicle for business use.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a DBS disclosure.