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Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist who has the passion and drive to lead occupational therapists within the surgical, cardiorespiratory and critical care teams in our acute hospital setting.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist who has the passion and drive to lead occupational therapists within the surgical, cardiorespiratory and critical care teams in our acute hospital setting.
This is requiring a person who is motivated and willing to contribute to facilitate, design and lead service development. You will join a friendly and dynamic team, working alongside band 7 physiotherapists in supporting and developing the team's work across critical care, cardiorespiratory and surgical wards, including amputee patients. Ensuring a high-quality therapy service that is patient-centred and evidenced based practice is embedded in its provision. The successful applicant will provide advanced clinical support, advice and training to both the OT team and the wider therapy/multidisciplinary service. They will have their own clinical caseload and supervise band 6 and band 5 OTs plus support staff.
The post holder should have expertise in advanced clinical reasoning and assessment skills of complex cases and discharge planning working in a busy multi-disciplinary hospital environment, including general experience in surgical, respiratory, amputee and neurology. They should also have advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
Take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with critical illness, post-operative problems and long term respiratory conditions.
Work autonomously as an expert clinician, liaising effectively with other health professionals to ensure evidence based delivery of service within professional scope of practice.
Be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of Occupational Therapy services in critical care, cardiorespiratory and surgical wards.
Provide leadership in specialist field and be a key contributor to quality improvement, research and audit.
Work in partnership with the band 7 specialist physiotherapists within critical care, surgery and respiratory.
Support staff development and training across professional and organisational boundaries.
Be involved in developing the service in line with national and local strategic plans.
Ashford and St Peter's offer a seven day service across some specialities and you will be expected to support this on a rota system.
About Us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* On-site Nurseries
* On-site staff cafes
* On-site parking
* Support in career development
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum inc. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
323-AHP0405-ED
Job locations
St Peters Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please Refer To JD/PS For Full List Of Responsibilities
Clinical or technical
To assess patients with complex conditions using highly skilled assessments and making onward referrals to other disciplines and agencies as appropriate
To support other less experienced staff with their clinical caseload
To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload and use excellent clinical reasoning skills to utilise a wide range of treatment options and skills to formulate an individualised programme of care
To achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice and encouraging this throughout the team
To be responsible for setting and monitoring of standards and policies of clinical practice in the team and evaluate outcomes
To take responsibility for the writing, reviewing and updating evidence based clinical guidelines and protocols appropriate to the speciality
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional activities working within codes of practice and professional guidelines
To use ongoing investigative and analytical skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients
To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans
To be aware of risks involved as part of delivering clinical care and manage this within own patient caseload
To demonstrate physical ability to carry out assessments and interventions including manual and therapeutic handling techniques. This post involves frequent light to moderate physical effort
To maintain accurate records in line with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies
To attend relevant board rounds and meetings to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients
Leadership or managerial
Work in close conjunction with Clinical Lead for Cardiorespiratory services and other Band 7 Team Leads
Act as a role model and resource, providing information and promoting high standards of patient care, whilst working closely with other professionals
Supervise junior and senior staff where appropriate, and specifically B6 Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants
Effectively plan the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and frequently unpredictable work patterns
Maintain the high standards of the service by contributing to the individual team and service objectives
Ensure team working within Ashford and St Peters Hospitals, assisting other members to effectively prioritise, plan and manage their caseloads
Demonstrate ability to manage potentially stressful and upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner
Demonstrate ability to prioritise clinical and managerial work and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires
Participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraiser and to be appraised
Contribute to the overall strategic view of the inpatient cardiorespiratory services at ASPH, by monitoring and evaluating activity
Demonstrate a high level of understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk
Initiate and lead projects to develop services in line with recent NHS initiatives and guidance and in response to local demand
Communication
Demonstrate ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment
Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
Demonstrate ability to motivate patients to comply with extended periods of treatment
Maintain accurate records in line with RCOT, Trust and service standards and policies
Ensure that records of directly managed staff also comply with these standards
Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients in order to progress treatment programmes. This may include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating
Communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to other Occupational Therapists / MDT colleagues as necessary
Attend staff meetings and actively participate ensuring understanding of information imparted
Take responsibility for leading/supporting local team meetings to ensure accurate and timely information giving and receiving
Initiate and maintain good contact with local service both internally and externally
Provide advice to other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care
Ensure timely and effective communication with the Therapy Manager and Clinical Leads on all operational or professional matters
Communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care, both those from within the organisation and those outside, to ensure efficient multidisciplinary working
Education
Supervise and lead on the professional development and training of Occupational Therapists and other members of the team in the specialist field
Undertake regular supervision with individuals to support clinical reasoning and to undertake joint problem patient sessions as facilitator and participant
Participate in any training sessions as a recipient and facilitator
Disseminate any training received to other staff and healthcare professionals
Be actively involved in special interest groups in order to share and disseminate knowledge to colleagues
Information and reporting
Ensure all Trust IT systems are used effectively, particularly the use of Evolve is implemented and used to record patient notes and activity
Collect & record data accurately in accordance with professional guidelines and ASPH Values
* Research and Development
Demonstrate the use of relevant information and research findings to support and promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area
Promote clinical excellence through initiating & participating in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care within a clinical governance framework
Participate in both clinical and organisational audit to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the service
Feedback to appropriate stakeholders on the results, trends of audits and research undertaken
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please Refer To JD/PS For Full List Of Responsibilities
Clinical or technical
To assess patients with complex conditions using highly skilled assessments and making onward referrals to other disciplines and agencies as appropriate
To support other less experienced staff with their clinical caseload
To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload and use excellent clinical reasoning skills to utilise a wide range of treatment options and skills to formulate an individualised programme of care
To achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice and encouraging this throughout the team
To be responsible for setting and monitoring of standards and policies of clinical practice in the team and evaluate outcomes
To take responsibility for the writing, reviewing and updating evidence based clinical guidelines and protocols appropriate to the speciality
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional activities working within codes of practice and professional guidelines
To use ongoing investigative and analytical skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients
To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans
To be aware of risks involved as part of delivering clinical care and manage this within own patient caseload
To demonstrate physical ability to carry out assessments and interventions including manual and therapeutic handling techniques. This post involves frequent light to moderate physical effort
To maintain accurate records in line with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies
To attend relevant board rounds and meetings to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients
Leadership or managerial
Work in close conjunction with Clinical Lead for Cardiorespiratory services and other Band 7 Team Leads
Act as a role model and resource, providing information and promoting high standards of patient care, whilst working closely with other professionals
Supervise junior and senior staff where appropriate, and specifically B6 Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants
Effectively plan the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and frequently unpredictable work patterns
Maintain the high standards of the service by contributing to the individual team and service objectives
Ensure team working within Ashford and St Peters Hospitals, assisting other members to effectively prioritise, plan and manage their caseloads
Demonstrate ability to manage potentially stressful and upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner
Demonstrate ability to prioritise clinical and managerial work and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires
Participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraiser and to be appraised
Contribute to the overall strategic view of the inpatient cardiorespiratory services at ASPH, by monitoring and evaluating activity
Demonstrate a high level of understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk
Initiate and lead projects to develop services in line with recent NHS initiatives and guidance and in response to local demand
Communication
Demonstrate ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment
Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
Demonstrate ability to motivate patients to comply with extended periods of treatment
Maintain accurate records in line with RCOT, Trust and service standards and policies
Ensure that records of directly managed staff also comply with these standards
Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients in order to progress treatment programmes. This may include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating
Communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to other Occupational Therapists / MDT colleagues as necessary
Attend staff meetings and actively participate ensuring understanding of information imparted
Take responsibility for leading/supporting local team meetings to ensure accurate and timely information giving and receiving
Initiate and maintain good contact with local service both internally and externally
Provide advice to other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to care
Ensure timely and effective communication with the Therapy Manager and Clinical Leads on all operational or professional matters
Communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care, both those from within the organisation and those outside, to ensure efficient multidisciplinary working
Education
Supervise and lead on the professional development and training of Occupational Therapists and other members of the team in the specialist field
Undertake regular supervision with individuals to support clinical reasoning and to undertake joint problem patient sessions as facilitator and participant
Participate in any training sessions as a recipient and facilitator
Disseminate any training received to other staff and healthcare professionals
Be actively involved in special interest groups in order to share and disseminate knowledge to colleagues
Information and reporting
Ensure all Trust IT systems are used effectively, particularly the use of Evolve is implemented and used to record patient notes and activity
Collect & record data accurately in accordance with professional guidelines and ASPH Values
* Research and Development
Demonstrate the use of relevant information and research findings to support and promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area
Promote clinical excellence through initiating & participating in setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care within a clinical governance framework
Participate in both clinical and organisational audit to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the service
Feedback to appropriate stakeholders on the results, trends of audits and research undertaken
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Experience
* HCPC registration in Occupational Therapy
* Experience as a senior OT in surgery/cardiorespiratory/neuro
* Manage and be accountable for own and team workload prioritisation
* Experience in supervising staff
Desirable
* Postgraduate training
* Leadership/management courses
* Special-interest group
* ICU experience as an Occupational Therapist
Knowledge
Essential
* Strong understanding in role of OT in ICU
* Evidence of involvement in audits/PDSA/service or quality improvement
* Awareness of relevant national and clinical guidelines
* Specialty-specific OT interventions (cardioresp, surgical, critical care)
Desirable
* Awareness of Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Skills
Essential
* Advanced clinical reasoning skills that guide interventions (i.e. rehab, risk assessments, discharge planning, management of complex cases)
* Good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.
* Teaching to staff, MDT, patients, carers
* Effective communication skills with MDT and service users
* Use of evidence-based practice
Person Specification
Essential
* Advanced clinical reasoning skills that guide interventions (i.e. rehab, risk assessments, discharge planning, management of complex cases)
* Good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.
* Teaching to staff, MDT, patients, carers
* Effective communication skills with MDT and service users
* Use of evidence-based practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Peters Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer's website
https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Peters Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer's website
https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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