Occupational Therapist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Axminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Blue Light Card/Health Service Dscount

Nursery on site

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Axminster is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the integrated rehabilitation and urgent care pathway across community services. You will work 37.5 hours per week, 8:30–16:30, Monday to Friday, with rota shifts 08:00–20:00 across seven days and opportunities for CPD, clinical leadership development, and autonomous practice.

A car and valid driving licence are required, and you will be supported by a dynamic MDT

Qualifications

• Experience in community rehabilitation and managing long-term conditions.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and support discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention across community services.
• Support discharge from hospital and prevent admissions.
• Participate in CPD and clinical leadership activities.

Skills

Community rehabilitation

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

CPD and professional development

Driver's license

Job description

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, participation in activities of daily living 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. 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 AxeValley based in Axminster hospital. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop your skills related to the role. Whether you are interested in clinical or leadership development courses we can support you in finding the best way to grow. We actively encourage CPD and you will have an opportunity to spend time with our range of specialists as part of your CPD. We offer flexibility in working patterns and the chance to practice with true autonomy. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and be supported by experienced Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehab Nurses and Rehab Support Workers. 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, participation in activities of daily living 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. 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, working patterns and how the team works please get in touch. 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.

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. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust., 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 state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

The HOSM-AxeValley Cluster incorporates Honiton and Ottery St Mary (HOSM) and Seaton and Axminster. It has an attractive mix of rural villages and coastal towns whilst only 30 minutes' drive from Exeter and the market towns of Honiton and Axminster providing excellent rail links to London and Exeter. The Cluster is set in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty and part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site an ideal landscape for coastal walks, fishing harbours and beautiful beaches. The location, flexible working opportunities and free parking, this post really does lend itself to a healthy work life balance., Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. 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. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there. 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.