Job overview Our ambition is to provide an outstanding level of care to our patients and
communities.
Above all we value respect. This means everyone at the Trust – whether a
member of staff, a patient or their loved ones – can expect to be treated with
respect, whatever their role or background. This ensures kind, positive,
professional teamwork, delivering great care to every patient, every day.
By choosing to work here, you also choose to value and role model respect.
This means having respect for the Trust and your roles and responsibilities, as
well as colleagues, patients and anyone who interacts with the Trust. Main duties of the job 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 and working collaboratively towards cross competency working with the MDT.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
To assist in planning and providing a high quality service for service users, in conjunction with the service manager and senior therapists.
To be responsible for managing own case load and prioritising as appropriate.
Depending on complexity of client need and caseload, take responsibility for designated caseload of patients to negotiate, agree and plan interventions.
To keep up to date comprehensive records/reports, which are clear and concise for the Patients records and which comply with quality standards of Trust/Service policies and meet legal requirements.
To monitor the effectiveness of intervention through goal setting, outcome measures and evaluation of practice.
To apply good clinical reasoning skills in order to facilitate safe, timely discharge for Patients requiring OT intervention Working for our organisation The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our pool of Staff Bank workers. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information, please have a look at the attached job description about the role. Person specification Professional Registation Essential criteria Essential Desirable criteria Essential 6 Months Experience Essential criteria Essential Desirable criteria Essential Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**
**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEB SITE> Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account**
For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.
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