Role Summary
The role of the Head of Acute Occupational Therapy (OT) will be to support the Head of Acute Therapies in providing clinical knowledge and expertise to ensure the operational and professional day to day running of the OT service, including the direct line management of the Clinical Leads within the acute department. This post is based on the Royal Devon and Exeter site in Wonford, although some travel to other sites may be required.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Are you passionate about occupational therapy in an acute setting? Do you want to lead a fantastic team of therapists and support staff? Do you want to transform the inpatient ways of working and support the unique role that occupational therapists offer to patients?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust working on the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital site in a key role as the operational and professional lead for the Acute Occupational Therapy Service.
The post-holder will be responsible for the OT budget circa £1.76M and look to ensure staffing is effective, teams are appropriately deployed and clinical leads well led and supported. The role will include all aspects of governance, recruitment HR and performance of the acute OT service. This post will work closely with the operational management team and Head of Acute Physiotherapy. The role will report to the Head of Acute Therapy.
The post holder will ensure that staffing levels within the teams are appropriately managed, keeping the rotas in each of these areas covered and ensuring adequate capacity is in place to be able to ensure smooth running of the services. The post holder will also have budgetary responsibility for the OT budgets circa £1.76M (45 WTE). The post holder will represent the departments at Trust wide meetings and support the professional leadership and development of the services. They will be actively involved in Governance, HR, Finance and Performance of the services. The role will ensure continuity of service and work in conjunction with the Head of Acute Physiotherapy and in the absence of the Head of Acute Therapies to enable all work streams to continue. They will continue to maintain their clinical knowledge and skills, supporting the service across 7 days to the occupational therapy service as required.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 9 to 5 Mon to Fri with occasional on-call / weekend working
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Lucy Shaddick Head of Acute Therapy 07973 913787 lucy.shaddick@nhs.net
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
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.
