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To work as part of the Occupational Therapy team in delivering a high quality and effective Therapy service to patients.

With guidance from the Occupational Therapist supports a caseload of patients within the Occupational Therapy service. Supports and assists the therapist in patient related service provision, working within a multi-professional team. Monitors team stock levels and completes associated administrative activities.

Works independently within established competencies, guidelines, policies and protocols and follows instructions provided by the Occupational Therapist.

• Identify patients who may benefit from assessment by OT and take referrals from other health professionals, screening notes as appropriate.
• Contribute to organisation of planning the days and caseloads of all team members.
• Support other team members where two staff are required for assessments.
• Work independently when assessing and discharging patients.
• Adapt clinical practice in response to frequently changing circumstances.
• Flexible working required over seven days.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.