Role Summary
We are looking for a Specialist Orthopaedic Occupational Therapist to work at North Devon District Hospital.
You would be part of a well-established Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Team who have received positive feedback from a Getting It Right First Time visit stating, " If I was a patient I would like a Service like this". There has also been positive patient feedback with the service being described as exceptional.
The remit of the post holder will be to work on the Trauma Ward to assess and treat patients early in the pathway using functional activities and considering cognitive, psychological and physical impacts of Trauma which will support rehabilitation and discharge plans. The post holder will be activity involved in assessments of patients prior to Elective Surgery, specifically the complex patients.
Occasionally there will be required to see patients in the Community as part of the Orthopaedic Supported discharge team.
The post is to enable the Key performance indicators of the National hip fracture database to be met, including patients returning to their original residence.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
About the Role
The Orthopaedic Team sit with in a wider Therapy Team that covers Acute Respiratory and Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Care of the elderly including rehabilitation for patients with Dementia, Intensive care and Surgery.
Opportunities within this role include:
- To enhance and extend your Assessment, Intervention and Clinical decision-making skills.
- Set patient specific goals for rehabilitation.
- To work with the patient, family, carers and MDT to increase patients independence.
- Supervising junior Occupational Therapists, OT Apprentices, Students, and Therapy Support workers with their development and progression within roles.
- Service development and teaching opportunities.
- Working as a Multidisciplinary team including support from an integrated team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
You should have relevant experience working at a junior level or equivalent level with comprehensive experience of Assessment and Treatment of patients with a wide range of complex conditions.
You will be required to be an autonomous practitioner, to be up to date with evidence-based practice and be able to assess and treat patients who and have complex needs.
Are you:
- Passionate about improving the lives of local people
- Committed to developing both yourself and others
- A strong team player who wants to further develop their specialist skills.
- An excellent communicator who can problem solve quickly and effectively while demonstrating sound clinical knowledge in all core areas
- Intuitive and capable of delivering high quality and safe Occupational Therapy interventions from a well-developed knowledge and skill base
- Keen to continuously improve services
Working Pattern: The post holder will work across 3 days, the pattern will be a rolling pattern to support weekend working once a month.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Libby Clarke, Team Lead on libby.clarke@nhs.net / 01271 322 577 Bleep 009
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.
