Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opening for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist on a Fixed Term 12 month contract to join the team in an integrated rehabilitation and urgent care pathway across the community services in SAS, working flexibly to cover the service as required. This could be a secondment position for internal candidates. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service with high morale and a commitment to supporting people at home. The post will cover where capacity demands. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop your skills related to the role. We offer flexibility in working patterns and the chance to practice with true autonomy.
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 to stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have an interest in community rehabilitation, multi-disciplinary working and management of patients with a wide variety of long-term conditions including complex neurological, orthopaedic, dementia and falls prevention. The emphasis is on maximising patient independence and quality of life through assessment, rehabilitation, preventing hospital admissions and supporting the discharge process from hospital.
Working pattern: Core hours Monday- Friday with 8-8, 7 days a week covered on a rota basis across the team. Ring if you wish to discuss patterns further.
Person Specification
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.
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.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
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.
If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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