The Occupational Therapy in the Northern service 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 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, providing both an excellent service to the local community and a positive learning environment to grow and develop your clinical and professional skills.
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
* 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.
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, 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: Full-time and part-time opportunities. Monday to Friday, additional weekend duties or 7-day rolling patterns.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024.
For further information please contact: Rachel Nuth, Acute Inpatient Service Lead OT / PT, on rachel.nuth@nhs.net or 01271 322577
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.
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. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Employer details
Employer name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
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