The post holder will be responsible for assessment, treatment planning and intervention delivery of patients referred to their caseload. The post holder will be required to supervise junior staff, technicians, assistants and students as appropriate. They will be expected to participate in development and monitoring of service standards and to assist in the running of the day to day service.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to join the Care of the Elderly team, based at St Helier Hospital, as a static band 6 Occupational Therapist. You will be joining a well established therapy department, working closely with the physiotherapy team and wider MDT. This is an opportunity to develop a specialist area of practice, whilst supporting the band 7 and the wider development of the team.
Our Occupational Therapists work closely with physiotherapy, as well as the extended multi-disciplinary team and in collaboration with community partners.
We have a strong focus on staff support and development, encouraging opportunities for further learning.
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification Qualififcations and training Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Leadership CPD
Experience Essential
- Experience within an acute environment
Knowledge and skills Essential
- Sound knowledge of equipment
Desirable
- Experience of supervising a junior staff member
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Helier Hospital (Trustwide)
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
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