We are looking for a Specialist Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist to work at North Devon District Hospital.
You would be part of a well-established Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Team who have received positive feedback from a Getting It Right First Time visit stating, "If I was a patient I would like a Service like this." There has also been positive patient feedback with the service being described as exceptional.
The remit of the post holder will be to work on the Trauma Ward to assess and treat patients early in the pathway using functional activities and considering cognitive, psychological and physical impacts of Trauma which will support rehabilitation and discharge plans. The post holder will be actively involved in assessments of patients prior to Elective Surgery, specifically the complex patients.
Occasionally, there will be a requirement to see patients in the Community as part of the Orthopaedic Supported discharge team.
The post is to enable the Key performance indicators of the National hip fracture database to be met, including patients returning to their original residence.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Opportunities within this role include:
* Enhancing and extending your Assessment, Intervention and Clinical decision-making skills.
* Setting patient-specific goals for rehabilitation.
* Working with the patient, family, carers, and MDT to increase patients' independence.
* Supervising junior Occupational Therapists, OT Apprentices, Students, and Therapy Support workers with their development and progression within roles.
* Service development and teaching opportunities.
* Working as a Multidisciplinary team including support from an integrated team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
You should have relevant experience working at a junior level or equivalent level with comprehensive experience of Assessment and Treatment of patients with a wide range of complex conditions.
You will be required to be an autonomous practitioner, to be up to date with evidence-based practice and be able to assess and treat patients who have complex needs.
Are you:
* Passionate about improving the lives of local people?
* Committed to developing both yourself and others?
* A strong team player who wants to further develop their specialist skills?
* An excellent communicator who can problem solve quickly and effectively while demonstrating sound clinical knowledge in all core areas?
* Intuitive and capable of delivering high quality and safe Occupational Therapy interventions from a well-developed knowledge and skill base?
* Keen to continuously improve services?
Working Pattern: The post holder will work across 3 days, the pattern will be a rolling pattern to support weekend working once a month.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Libby Clarke, Team Lead on libby.clarke@nhs.net / 01271 322 577 Bleep 009
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.
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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Employer details
Employer name:
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB #J-18808-Ljbffr