Vacancies Specialist Occupational Therapist (Community Rehabilitation)
Role Summary
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 SAS, 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.
About the Role
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: 30 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 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. To find out more about the role, patterns and frequency of rotas or to have an informal chat with the team, please contact us (see below).
We welcome applicants who are interested in the full post 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: Alison Richardson, OT Clinical Lead on 07929710891, 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. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
Specialist Occupational Therapist (Community Rehabilitation)
* Salary Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
* Frequency Annual
* Vacancy Reference 185-63302-10305
* Contract Type Permanent
* Closing Date 23 April, 2025
* Job Category Occupational Therapy
* Staff Group Allied Health Professionals
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