Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy for people with a wide range of physical dysfunction.
- Knowledge
Able to assess for and fit basic equipment to facilitate safe discharge
- Knowledge
Previous experience relating to specialist area
- Knowledge
Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Knowledge
Knowledge of relevant NHS and SS legislation
- Knowledge
Able to assess for and fit complex equipment and teach patient/carer in the safe use of these
- Knowledge
Experience with community/mental health conditions
- Qualifications
Diploma/degree in OT/PT by recognised awarding body e.g. Royal College of Occupational therapists/CSP.
- Qualifications
Must satisfy the criteria for full membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Qualifications
Further qualifications/Study
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
An approved supervisor for OT/PT degree students
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic therapist with acute NHS experience to join our Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) working in A&E and other in-patient assessment areas.
The team works closely with acute and community services, providing a comprehensive assessment of patients to avoid admission. We are an integrated team supported by a social care practitioner, specialist nurses and consultant geriatricians. The service operates over seven days, between 8am and 6pm and the successful candidate will be rostered regular days of work (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday preferred) within this.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the assessment of older adults in crisis, acknowledging the broad aspect of medical and social factors influencing frailty. In return, we are able to offer a supportive team with multi-disciplinary working, formal education to enhance your professional development and the opportunity to help shape our service.
Main duties of the job
As a band 6 you will be expected to perform to a high clinical standard, supervise staff and carry out service development. You will be supported by an experienced team leader.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder assists in the development, administration and provision of a specialist Occupational Therapy service; carries a varied caseload of recently discharged patients. Managing complex assessment, with predominantly physical conditions and with regard to the physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and social aspects of their care.
Directly responsible for the management of own caseload of patients referred for IDT assessment, treatment and management within the multi-disciplinary team/community. Assists in the management of the specialist team providing, developing and planning an Occupational Therapy service to patients for this client group.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Specialist Occupational / Physio Therapist - IDT (28.5 hours) with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 (per annum) pro-rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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