Occupational Therapist (Community Rehabilitation)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opening for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the team in an integrated rehabilitation and urgent care pathway across the community services in HOSM, working flexibly to cover the service as required. 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.
We are a friendly and dynamic team, who are always striving to provide excellent care for our patients. You will need a car and valid driving licence for this role.
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Our standard working hours for this role are 8:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday but you will also be required to work alongside the Urgent Community Response Team on the Ageing Well rota, working shifts over seven days a week and between the hours of 08:00 to 20:00 on a rota basis.
We welcome applicants who are interested in full or part time hours. We have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department.
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact
Leonie Winstanley, Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead on 07552267804, Holly Bluck, Physio Clinical Lead on 07503235700, or Julia Walkden, Therapy Manager on 07738293618
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.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
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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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