Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Full time
Location: Exeter
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Job offered by: NHS
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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1 year fixed term post within Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team. The post holder is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy assessment, treatment and management of patients as part of the 7-day Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team. A specialist service for adults which offers rehabilitation 7 days per week. Caseload will vary, but will include complex stroke to enable stroke care to be delivered at home. This position is based at the Heavitree Hospital but covers the whole of the Royal Devon University Trusts localities. Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. 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 to stay healthy, when they need it most. Job responsibilities

This role requires driving around the Eastern catchment area so a full UK driving license is essential. As a core member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will work collaboratively to ensure holistic, patient-centred interventions. He/she will provide a specialist teaching/training resource and full undergraduate student placements, including assessment. The post-holder is responsible for his/her own workload on a day-to-day basis, ensuring appropriate service provision and liaising with the Clinical Lead at all times. He/she will provide cover for absence and support for regular bank holiday and weekend cover as required. Caseloads will be flexible and at times will involve the provision of service to other areas of the Stroke Pathway. Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday. 0830 to 1630 with rotational Saturday shift pattern (approx 1 in 4) Interview Date:

To be confirmed For further information please contact:

Anna Jillings, Clinical Nurse Manager on anna.jillings@nhs.net This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. 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. 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. 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. Person Specification

General Requirements

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 as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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