Specialist Occupational/Physio Therapist - IDT (AfC Band 6) - Occupational Therapy - Royal Surr[...]

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust for a Specialist Occupational/Physio Therapist in Guildford. Join a committed team in the Integrated Discharge Team, supporting patients with a comprehensive care approach. This role involves managing patient assessments and delivering high clinical standards in a collaborative environment. Ideal for Band 5 therapists ready for career advancement, this position offers support, education, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Professional development and education support

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognized OT/PT qualification.
• Experience in acute hospital settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of NHS legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload for Integrated Discharge Team assessments.
• Develop and plan OT services for patients.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Assessment

Teamwork

Clinical Supervision

Communication

Education

Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Health and Care Professions Council membership

Job description

Employer Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Town Guildford Salary £39,205 - £47,084 (per annum) pro-rata -includes high cost area supplements (HCAS). Salary period Yearly Closing 15/06/2025 23:59

Specialist Occupational/Physio Therapist - IDT

AfC Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic therapist with acute NHS experience to join our Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) working in A&E and other in-patient assessment areas.
The team works closely with acute and community services, providing a comprehensive assessment of patients to avoid admission. We are an integrated team supported by a social care practitioner, specialist nurses and consultant geriatricians. The service operates over seven days, between 8am and 6pm and the successful candidate will be rostered regular days of work within this.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the assessment of older adults in crisis, acknowledging the broad aspect of medical and social factors influencing frailty. In return, we are able to offer a supportive team with multi-disciplinary working, formal education to enhance your professional development and the opportunity to help shape our service.

You may already be a senior therapist looking for a new challenge or a Band 5 ready to make the move into a specialist area. As a band 6 you will be expected to perform to a high clinical standard, supervise staff and carry out service development. You will be supported by an experienced team leader.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional support—such as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advance—please let us know when applying.

Main duties of the job

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

Working for our organisation

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 that 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 Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Directly responsible for the management of own caseload of patients referred for IDT assessment, treatment and management within the multi-disciplinary team/community.
Assists in the management of the specialist team providing, developing and planning an Occupational Therapy service to patients for this client group.

Person specification

Qualifications

• iploma/degree in OT/PT by recognised awarding body e.g. Royal College of Occupational therapists/CSP.
• Must satisfy the criteria for full membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Further qualifications/Study
• An approved supervisor for OT/PT degree students

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy for people with a wide range of physical dysfunction.
• Able to assess for and fit basic equipment to facilitate safe discharge
• Previous experience relating to specialist area
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Knowledge of relevant NHS and SS legislation
• Able to assess for and fit complex equipment and teach patient/carer in the safe use of these
• Experience with community/mental health conditions

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Suzanne Ward Job title OT Service Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01483 571122 Additional information

For further information , an informal visit/chat please contact Suzanne Ward OT Service Manager or Kirsty Mitchell (Team Lead) on 01483 571122 ext 4766 or Email [e-mail] or [e-mail]