Role Summary
The Occupational Therapy in the Northern service, form part of the broader Therapy Team which is at the forefront of innovation and development, in both our services and our people. By joining the team, you can expect to be invested in, supported and given the tools you need to succeed in your role and progress in your career.
We are able to offer excellent experience in all core rotations, including; Trauma and Orthopaedics, Surgical, Acute Medical (Respiratory/Cardiac) and Rehabilitation wards, Neurology, and Community Placements. The rotation programme is designed to consolidate and build on graduate skills and academic knowledge by participating in Continual Professional Development and other training opportunities. This provides both an excellent service to the local community and a positive learning environment from which to grow and develop your clinical and professional skills.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
- To assess and treat patients
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
- To support and work with Therapy Clinical Support Workers and Therapy Assistant Practitioners.
The Occupational Therapy role provides an opportunity to develop skills in working across a variety of Acute and community settings. The job role requires post holders to rotate every six months. The rotations are across:
The Acute Inpatient Team
The Inpatient team at North Devon District Hospital offer rotations within Medical and Surgical (including Trauma and Orthopaedics). This will give an opportunity to work with an integrated team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who have a forward-thinking approach to rehabilitation and health care. The rotation offers opportunities to gain wide experience working in different settings including opportunity to work across Acute and community in the Orthopaedic supported discharge team.
Neuro Rehab Team
The Neuro Rehab Team work across in-patient, community and out patient settings to provide specialist, evidence-based Neuro rehab to patients following stroke or other neurological diagnosis. Whilst on rotation within the service you will work with an innovative and dynamic team who continuously review models of delivery to provide services that optimise rehab opportunities for our patients.
Community Team
The Community Service has been central to the redesign of pathways following the pandemic. The team form a vital link between Primary Care and Secondary Care, NHS Social Services and Voluntary Sector. On this rotation you will learn to address the holistic needs of the patient in their home environment and the importance of integration within wider services.
Why join the Therapies Team?
We are a friendly and dedicated team. By joining the department, you will be joining a group of likeminded professionals who aim to rehabilitate patients, avoid admissions and promote health, well-being and independence.
If you are a newly qualified Occupational Therapist, joining us from outside the UK, or returning to practice our preceptorship programme will help you find your feet and develop your knowledge and skills so you feel more confident and competent in the service you are delivering.
Innovation is central to therapies at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, demonstrated by the implementation of several new initiatives and the development of non-traditional roles in recent years including a Research and Innovation Lead.
You will need to demonstrate sound core Occupational Therapy skills, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude towards team working. Are you:
- A strong team player
- An excellent communicator
- Committed to developing both yourself.
- Passionate about improving the lives of local people
The post is suitable for:
- Students who are in the final year of training to be an Occupational Therapist
- Return to practice – This role would enable you to complete your return to work training so you can register as an Occupational Therapist.
- If you have been qualified for a while and are looking to broaden your experience.
Working Pattern: Full time and part time opportunities. Monday to Friday, additional weekend duties or 7 day rolling patterns.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Pay - The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings. (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).
For further information please contact: Rachel Nuth, Acute Inpatient Service Lead OT / PT, on rachel.nuth@nhs.net or 01271 322577
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.
