Role Summary
Tiverton Hospital has two Intermediate Care wards specialising in the rehabilitation of our community residents following an acute hospital admission. Our wards use an integrated team approach with our nursing colleagues to support the patient to achieve their goals and maximise independence.
We have a vacancy for an Occupational Therapist to join our team on the wards.
The post holder will work with different medical conditions including stroke, falls, those with long term conditions such as Parkinson’s or MS, post-surgery, and those with frailty.
We actively encourage professional development and have a regular in-house training and a supervision support system in place.
The successful candidate will need to have good IT and communication skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as part of the team.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
Are you a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for experience working in the Tiverton and Cullompton area of Devon?
We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our forward thinking and vibrant Team. We can offer a full time Band 5 post working on the Intermediate Care wards in Tiverton Hospital supporting individuals during their inpatient stay, and working with the Onward Care Clinicians to arrange discharge and on-going rehabilitation programmes.
We have a wide and varied caseload, working with patients with long term, neurological and orthopaedic conditions, as well as dementia, and advising on manual handling methods to support their rehabilitation needs and their transition home.
We encourage integrated working with our NHS colleagues in multidisciplinary teams and also our DCC partners in the Social Care sector, third sector to deliver a high quality service in our locality.
The post holder will be responsible for the supervision and development of Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Workers.
We are committed to the continuing professional development of all our team members and offer a supportive environment with regular supervision and encourage on-going external learning as well as providing internal CPD groups, training and peer support.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. We run a 7 day service, meaning the role will include working shifts across the week so that we support all aspects of daily living. These shifts may include a mixture of 8:30 to 16:30 and 12:00 to 20:00.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Emma Puzey, Clinical Therapy Lead on 01884 235477 or emma.puzey@nhs.net
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.
