Specialist Occupational Therapist (Community)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you dynamic, motivated and have a passion for providing high quality care to your patients? We are looking for an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our large, well-established and friendly Community team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service with high morale and a commitment to supporting people at home. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop your skills related to the role. 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. About us
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 cover more than 615,000 people across 2,000 square miles, with some specialist services extending to 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 integrated health and social care services in various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's homes. Our state-of-the-art equipment and strong links to local universities enable us to provide world-class care to our local communities. Job responsibilities
The Bideford Community Rehabilitation team provides a service to the residents of a beautiful, rural, coastal region of Devon. You will require wide-ranging clinical skills and community experience to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will need excellent communication skills, adaptability, and resilience to change. There is day-to-day clinical support from Clinical leads and a structured in-service training programme to aid your development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Community Rehabilitation, multi-disciplinary working, and management of patients with a variety of presentations, including complex neurological and orthopaedic conditions, dementia, and falls prevention. The emphasis is on maximising patient independence and quality of life through assessment, rehabilitation, prevention of hospital admission, and supporting hospital discharge. Applicants will require confidence in problem-solving, prioritisation, and excellent communication skills. Our offices are shared with Community Nurses and Social Workers, allowing a high level of integrated working to benefit our patients. Working Pattern
Monday to Friday 8:00 to 16:00 Interview Date
To be confirmed For further information please contact
Shayne Mathieson, Therapy Team Lead on
shayne.mathieson@nhs.net
or 01237 420265 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. Person Specification
See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
185-63302-9323 Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you dynamic, motivated and have a passion for providing high quality care to your patients? We are looking for an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our large, well-established and friendly Community team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service with high morale and a commitment to supporting people at home. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop your skills related to the role. 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. About us
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 cover more than 615,000 people across 2,000 square miles, with some specialist services extending to 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 integrated health and social care services in various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's homes. Our state-of-the-art equipment and strong links to local universities enable us to provide world-class care to our local communities. Job responsibilities
The Bideford Community Rehabilitation team provides a service to the residents of a beautiful, rural, coastal region of Devon. You will require wide-ranging clinical skills and community experience to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will need excellent communication skills, adaptability, and resilience to change. There is day-to-day clinical support from Clinical leads and a structured in-service training programme to aid your development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Community Rehabilitation, multi-disciplinary working, and management of patients with a variety of presentations, including complex neurological and orthopaedic conditions, dementia, and falls prevention. The emphasis is on maximising patient independence and quality of life through assessment, rehabilitation, prevention of hospital admission, and supporting hospital discharge. Applicants will require confidence in problem-solving, prioritisation, and excellent communication skills. Our offices are shared with Community Nurses and Social Workers, allowing a high level of integrated working to benefit our patients. Working Pattern
Monday to Friday 8:00 to 16:00 Interview Date
To be confirmed For further information please contact
Shayne Mathieson, Therapy Team Lead on
shayne.mathieson@nhs.net
or 01237 420265 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. Person Specification
See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
185-63302-9323 Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
#J-18808-Ljbffr
