Description

• Job title: Specialist Occupational Therapist – Integrated Discharge Team (Band 6).

   Join a WhatsApp channel that posts ONLY UK visa sponsorship jobs: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6IqsxGJP8LdarxD53S

• Employer: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

• Location: Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £41,957–£50,387 per annum (pro rata), including High Cost Area Supplement.

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: Part-time, 28.5 hours per week across three fixed days, ideally Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Weekend working is required approximately once every four weeks, with time off in lieu.

• Contract: Permanent.

Job overview:

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join its Integrated Discharge Team. The successful candidate will provide specialist occupational therapy assessments across the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department and acute assessment areas. The primary objective is to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by identifying suitable alternatives, supporting safe discharge and coordinating appropriate rehabilitation and community services. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver effective, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist occupational therapy assessments for adults presenting with acute medical and functional difficulties.

• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social and environmental needs to determine appropriate care arrangements.

• Identify opportunities to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

• Develop personalised treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families and healthcare professionals.

• Work closely with A&E, acute medicine, frailty teams, social care and community services.

• Manage an independent caseload and make appropriate clinical decisions.

• Assess patients’ functional abilities and recommend suitable equipment and home adaptations.

• Demonstrate and provide guidance on the safe use of prescribed equipment.

• Support patients with complex physical health conditions.

• Supervise junior colleagues and occupational therapy students where necessary.

• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A recognised Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Previous experience in a specialist occupational therapy setting.

• Experience working within an acute hospital environment.

• Knowledge of occupational therapy interventions for physical dysfunction.

• Understanding of relevant NHS policies, procedures and social services legislation.

• Experience assessing patients and recommending appropriate equipment.

• Ability to assess, fit and demonstrate the use of complex equipment.

• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage an independent caseload and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience supervising students is desirable.

• Willingness to participate in weekend working arrangements.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 6 salary with High Cost Area Supplement.

• Permanent employment opportunity.

• Part-time working arrangement with three fixed working days.

• Time off in lieu for weekend duties.

• Regular clinical supervision and professional support.

• Access to postgraduate education and in-service training.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Support from experienced senior occupational therapists.

• Flexible working opportunities.

• Staff health and wellbeing programmes.

• Opportunities to participate in service improvement and development.

• Experience within an established NHS Foundation Trust recognised as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online for this job

Disclaimer

Author: Simon RobertEasyInfoBlog is a multi-author blog. We have experts and professionals in various fields who share their ideas and expert knowledge to help you with your daily information needs. Thanks for reading!