Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

The Main duties of the job are:

• To assess and treat patients
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To support and work with Therapy Clinical Support Workers and Therapy Assistant Practitioners.

Are you:

• A strong team player
• An excellent communicator
• Committed to developing both yourself and others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of local people

The Occupational Therapy role provides an opportunity to develop skills in working across a variety of Acute and community settings. The job role requires post holders to rotate every six months. The rotations are across:

The Acute Inpatient Team

The Inpatient team at North Devon District Hospital offer rotations within Medical and Surgical (including Trauma and Orthopaedics). This will give an opportunity to work with an integrated team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who have a forward-thinking approach to rehabilitation and health care. The rotation offers opportunities to gain wide experience working in different settings including opportunity to work across Acute and community in the Orthopaedic supported discharge team.

Neuro Rehab Team

The Neuro Rehab Team work across in-patient, community and out patient settings to provide specialist, evidence-based Neuro rehab to patients following stroke or other neurological diagnosis. Whilst on rotation within the service you will work with an innovative and dynamic team who continuously review models of delivery to provide services that optimise rehab opportunities for our patients.

Community Team

The Community Service has been central to the redesign of pathways following the pandemic. The team form a vital link between Primary Care and Secondary Care, NHS Social Services and Voluntary Sector. On this rotation you will learn to address the holistic needs of the patient in their home environment and the importance of integration within wider services.

Why join the Therapies Team?

We are a friendly and dedicated team. By joining the department, you will be joining a group of likeminded professionals who aim to rehabilitate patients, avoid admissions, support discharges from hospital, promote health, well-being and independence.

If you are a newly qualified Occupational Therapist, joining us from outside the UK, or returning to practice our preceptorship programme will help you find your feet and develop your knowledge and skills so you feel more confident and competent in the service you are delivering.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8.00 to 16.00 , additional weekend duties or a 7 day rolling patterns.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Josie Oakden, Occupational Therapy Advanced Practitioner on josie.oakden@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX314JB

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)