Rotational Occupational Therapist, Band 5

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Chertsey is offering occupational therapy rotations across Cardiorespiratory, Surgery, Emergency services and general medicine. The roles include a community element with a seven‑day service expectation and robust supervision.

Applicants may be students due to qualify or therapists awaiting HCPC registration, with flexibility on rota and location. Driving licence is required for community work and travel between sites.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required/in progress for practising therapists.
• Qualified therapists may be waiting for HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient or community caseload across cardiorespiratory, general medicine, surgery and stroke pathways.
• Complete patient assessments in ward or community settings and contribute to safe discharge planning.
• Participate in MDT meetings and board rounds to coordinate care.

Skills

Driving license

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HCPC registration

OT degree

Job description

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.