Occupational Therapist Clinical Lead

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Northam; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic therapy team in North Devon. Candidates should possess advanced clinical skills and a passion for community-based rehabilitation. The role involves delivering assessments and interventions in patients' homes, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and shaping therapy services. This position offers leadership opportunities and a supportive work environment with excellent staff benefits.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working schemes

Access to occupational health services

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in community-based rehabilitation.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical assessment in community settings.
• Work closely with the Therapy Team Lead to improve services.
• Provide advice and guidance to patients and families.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Holistic care approach

Leadership skills

Job description

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with advanced clinical skills and a passion for community-based rehabilitation to join our dynamic therapy team in Bideford. You will work within an integrated team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Support Workers to provide holistic, person-centred care in patients' homes and community settings.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape how we deliver therapy services across the North Devon community, while developing your leadership and advanced practice skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to patients in the community.
• Work closely with the Therapy Team Lead and Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to develop and improve services.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to patients, families, and carers.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

About Us

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We support our staff's development through funding for care certificates, degrees, or leadership qualifications, and provide days off for study, CPD, or rotational placements. We promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.

Starting NHS employees receive 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays. Benefits include access to occupational health services, counselling, wellbeing activities, staff discounts, technology purchase schemes, the NHS Pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and more.

If you're interested in this role, we'd love to hear from you.