Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist (Bed Rails)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

This is your opportunity to lead the way in ensuring that all bed rails and bed grab handles previously issued within the community have up-to-date risk assessments, fully compliant with MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) regulations. As part of a dynamic team, you will help deliver safety and peace of mind to patients across Royal Devon.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the review and update process for bed rails and bed grab handles, ensuring they meet current MHRA standards.

Work closely with community equipment providers, cross-referencing their system with electronic patient records.

Communicate directly with patients, carers, and families to confirm the ongoing use of equipment, conduct risk assessments, and provide advice on safe usage.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including community rehabilitation teams, community nurses, and social care professionals to ensure risk assessments are up to date.

Maintain accurate records of progress and work in close partnership with senior colleagues.

Opportunities for You

This role offers a range of opportunities including:

Career Growth: This is a great chance for an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to gain new skills in a specialised area.

Flexible Working: The service is committed to supporting flexible working. this post allows regular hybrid and remote working. The hours and working pattern to be agreed at appointment. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with the flexibility to tailor your working hours and schedule to suit your needs.

Collaboration: Work closely with a variety of professionals, enhancing your multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Training & Development: Whether youre looking to develop your clinical or leadership skills, we offer excellent CPD opportunities and support.

The Details

Role Type: 6-month fixed-term contract or secondment

Location: North Devon. Base be confirmed on appointment, however, role will involve travel across the RDUH footprint.

Hybrid Working: option for regular hybrid and remote working.

Working Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week), with flexible working hours to be agreed on appointment.

Interview Date: To be confirmed, aiming for week commencing 23rd February 2026

Please note, this is a fixed term contract until 30/06/2026. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information, please contact: Eleisha Harrison, Intermediate Care Professional Lead on eharrison2@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

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Desirable

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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

EX31 4JB

Employer's website

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