Static Occupational Therapist, Band 6 Medical Team - Epsom
Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for assessment, treatment planning and intervention delivery for 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 participate in the weekend working rota.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to join the Epsom Hospital for a static Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the acute and medical team. Our Occupational Therapists work closely with physiotherapy, as well as the extended multi-disciplinary team and in collaboration with community partners.
The static role gives an opportunity to develop an area of specialism and will serve to support the band 7 and team development.
We have a strong focus on staff support and development, encouraging opportunities for further learning.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience within an acute environment
- Experience of prioritisation
- Evidence of service development
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria- Sound knowledge of equipment
- Evidence of supervising students
- Experience of supervising a junior staff member