Specialist Occupational Therapist

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

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role South Molton Community Hospital has a 24-bedded rehabilitation ward, supporting patients from across North Devon, many of whom transfer from North Devon District Hospital for ongoing rehabilitation. You will join a friendly multidisciplinary team that is passionate about providing holistic, patient-centred rehabilitation and achieving positive outcomes for patients. The role offers the opportunity to work creatively and collaboratively, supporting patients to maximise their independence and work towards their individual goals.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about rehabilitation and improving the lives of local people.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and keen to learn and develop.
• An excellent communicator who works effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Confident in clinical reasoning, problem-solving and autonomous decision-making.
• Able to deliver safe, high-quality Occupational Therapy interventions using a creative and patient-centred approach.
• Experienced in complex discharge planning and equipment provision.
• Interested in supporting the development of colleagues and students.

You will be required to work as an autonomous practitioner and have appropriate postgraduate experience and/or training.

Working Pattern:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am4:00pm, with occasional weekend working.

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Tammie Brayley, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, at [e-mail] or on 01769 575957 or Helen Ruse, Therapy Professional Lead on [e-mail]

This is a fixed term contract until April 2027.

For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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.

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.
• 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'll help you get there.
• 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're 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’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
• Salary is not the only financial benefit
• You’ll 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'd love to hear from you.