Autonomous Rehab OT: Complex Discharge & Impact

NHS Jobs; South Molton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Flexible working

CPD funding

Onsite nursery option

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a 24-bed rehabilitation ward at South Molton Community Hospital. You will work as an autonomous practitioner within a friendly multidisciplinary team, delivering patient-centred OT interventions to maximise independence and support discharge planning.

The role involves complex discharge planning, equipment provision, and opportunities to mentor colleagues and students.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator within a multidisciplinary team.
• Clinical reasoning and autonomous decision-making.
• Experience in complex discharge planning and equipment provision.
• Postgraduate experience and/or training required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality Occupational Therapy interventions using a patient-centred approach.
• Support patients to maximise independence and work towards individual goals.
• Contribute to discharge planning and coordinated equipment provision.
• Support development of colleagues and students.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous practice

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate experience/training

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a 24-bed rehabilitation ward at South Molton Community Hospital. You will work as an autonomous practitioner within a friendly multidisciplinary team, delivering patient-centred OT interventions to maximise independence and support discharge planning.

The role involves complex discharge planning, equipment provision, and opportunities to mentor colleagues and students.