Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity (maternity leave cover) to join the Occupational Therapy service at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern Services) as the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist working across Trauma and Orthopaedics.
- The post holder will be responsible for the clinical leadership and management of the Occupational Therapy team covering the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards (Durbin, Dyball and Robin Ling).
- The post holder will carry a clinical caseload of complex patients within the designated inpatient areas. They will provide advanced assessment and treatment of patients on a day-to-day basis communicating complex conditions and related information to patients and relatives.
- The post-holder will be responsible for the management and supervision of the Occupational Therapy team, covering areas of performance, clinical outcomes and service delivery.
- The post holder will lead the training and development of less experienced staff, undergraduates and other professionals and be responsible for the development and delivery of on call and weekend competencies for the Occupational Therapy staff.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
The post holder is responsible for the joint clinical leadership and management of the in-patient Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy services, with a focus on the Occupational Therapists across the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards with a mixed clinical caseload based on the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Wonford site. The post holder will also provide advice to other teams in the Trust about patients with stroke in other inpatient ward areas.
The post holder will provide highly specialist assessment and interventions for a complex caseload demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning skills including cognitive assessment, functional activities, seating and postural management. The caseload will comprise of acute cases across the specialities of Trauma and Orthopaedics. The post holder will take a lead in multi-disciplinary activities. They will have highly developed specialist knowledge and communicate complex condition related information to patients, relative and carers working to ensure the service perform according to the national standards. This role will include supporting complex discharges and assisting in facilitating timely discharges.
The post holder will work closely with the team leaders to support team organisation and prioritisation processes. They will deputise for the Therapy Manager alongside other clinical leads; provide advice in relation to Occupational Therapy matters; and facilitate the resolution of workload/staffing issues. They will provide information to the Division on key issues of safety, effectiveness, and the patient and staff experience; and will be responsible for the collation and evaluation of relevant performance data.
The post holder will advise on workforce numbers and skill requirements to meet service needs and will lead the training and development of less experienced staff, undergraduates and other professionals as required. This includes ensuring that all staff have appropriate knowledge and skills through a process of supervision, objective setting and training. The post holder will participate in Divisional and Speciality based service development activities.
Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, typical hours are 08:15 - 16:30. The post holder will be willing to work flexibly across seven days as required including bank holidays and weekends.
Interview Date: Week commencing 25th March 2024
For further information please contact: Hannah Jacks; Head of Acute OT on 01392 402487 or hannah.jacks@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
Please note that the job description is currently undergoing a formal job evaluation review.
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.
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, 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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
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.
