Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Occupational Therapy rotational post is suitable for the following:
* Students who are in the final year of training to be an Occupational Therapist
* Return to practice: This role would enable you to complete your return to work training so you can register as an Occupational Therapist.
* If you have been qualified for a while and are looking to broaden your experience.
Occupational Therapy in the Northern services forms part of the broader Therapy Team, which is at the forefront of innovation and development in both our services and our people. By joining the team, you can expect to be invested in, supported, and given the tools you need to succeed in your role and progress in your career.
We are able to offer excellent experience in all core rotations, including Trauma and Orthopaedics, Surgical, Acute Medical (Respiratory/Cardiac), Rehabilitation wards, Neurology, and Community Placements. The rotation programme is designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge by participating in Continual Professional Development and other training opportunities.
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.
Job responsibilities
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?
* 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 offers 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.
Neuro Rehab Team
The Neuro Rehab Team works across in-patient, community, and outpatient settings to provide specialist, evidence-based Neuro rehab to patients following stroke or other neurological diagnoses.
Community Team
The Community Service has been central to the redesign of pathways following the pandemic. The team forms a vital link between Primary Care and Secondary Care, NHS Social Services, and the Voluntary Sector.
Why join the Therapies Team?
We are a friendly and dedicated team. By joining the department, you will be joining a group of like-minded professionals who aim to rehabilitate patients, avoid admissions, support discharges from hospital, and 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.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.00 to 16.00, additional weekend duties or a 7-day rolling pattern.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Sue Hinchliffe, Occupational Therapy Advanced Practitioner at susan.hinchliffe@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.
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 the 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.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. 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.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options.
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
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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 name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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