Occupational Therapist Permanent in Bagshot

A fantastic opportunity is available for Senior Occupational Therapists at Band 6 and Band 7 level in Surrey. The service provides high-quality, consultant-led, patient-focused adult and paediatric rehabilitation for individuals with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Job Role

• Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments as part of both uni-professional and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans for patients referred to the service.
• Patients will present with a variety of complex conditions, including neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, age-related conditions, learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses.
• Obtain valid informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and information sharing in accordance with legal and professional guidelines.
• Carry out specialist assessments and reassessments using evidence-based outcome measures and in line with RCOT, SSOAP, BSRM, NICE and RCP guidelines.
• Use advanced clinical reasoning and patient-centred goal setting to develop and deliver individualised occupational therapy treatment programmes.
• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity towards patients with complex emotional and physical needs.
• Follow local risk assessment procedures when working with individuals who present with challenging behaviours.
• Manage and prioritise an individual caseload, communicating with the supervisor where service demands cannot be met.
• Prescribe appropriate equipment to maximise patient independence.
• Travel to patients' homes with the necessary assessment, treatment and personal protective equipment.
• Work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, podiatrists, pharmacists, case managers, consultants and psychologists to deliver seamless care.
• Work independently during home visits in accordance with the lone working policy.
• Identify individuals requiring support from external agencies using sound clinical reasoning.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the service, including responding to referrals and queries, contributing to team discussions, supervising rehabilitation assistants and administrative staff where appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and chair meetings when required.
• Adapt to changing priorities and effectively manage a flexible workload.
• Contribute to social media content and update occupational therapy education presentations for healthcare professionals, patients and carers.
• Support service development initiatives and actively participate in training programmes.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of an up-to-date CPD portfolio with skills in assessing and treating adults with complex neurological conditions and multiple pathologies.
• Rehabilitation healthcare experience desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience at junior level across a range of clinical areas, including neurology, general rehabilitation, falls and elderly medicine.
• Knowledge of complex medical conditions including neurology, multiple pathologies and falls.
• Understanding of outcome measures and evidence-based practice for people with physical disabilities.
• Knowledge of National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines relevant to neurological rehabilitation.
• Excellent problem-solving, prioritisation and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions using a patient-centred, goal-setting approach.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and report-writing skills.

Benefits

• Excellent salary.
• Ongoing support.
• Career development opportunities.