Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled, experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy team working in Enhanced Supportive Care, Renal & Cancer services at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on a fixed term 12-month position.
The post holder will carry a Clinical caseload of complex patients and work closely with the MDT to provide holistic interventions and complex discharge planning to patients within Cancer Services and across Medicine. Closely associated with this is the need for communication of complex conditions and related information to patients and relatives. There will be close liaison with the multi-disciplinary teams in both the acute service and the community. An understanding of community services, 3rd sector and other voluntary organisations will be required.
The post-holder is responsible for their own workload within the ESC designated Clinical area on a day-to-day basis which will involve running outpatient clinics, supporting pts in other OP areas such as Oncology/Haematology Clinics, Radiotherapy & Day Case and providing ESC intervention for appropriate inpatients. Caseloads will be flexible and at times will involve the provision of service to other areas of the Trust. This will occur particularly when working at weekends.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
The post-holder is responsible for providing leadership and clinical expertise to patients based on the Renal and Cancer services wards as well as providing comprehensive assessment and specialist interventions within the specialist area of Enhanced Supportive Care (ESC).
The post holder will be required to provide cover across a range of the medical wards including renal and oncology areas. Caseloads will vary but require expert assessment, treatment and advice and will include complex discharge planning for patients with both acute and chronic long-term conditions. In addition, they will provide advice, direction and support to other wards as necessary within the medical directorate.
The post-holder will be responsible for teaching and leadership within this Renal and Cancer services team as well as the ESC team, working alongside the Physiotherapy Team Leads and Clinical Lead and will support and deputise in their absence. The post-holder will be responsible for the management and supervision of the Occupational Therapists across medicine and will ensure appropriate service provision on a daily basis, liaising with the Clinical Leads at all times.
The post-holder is responsible for his/her own workload within the ESC designated clinical area on a day-to-day basis which will involve running outpatient Clinics, supporting patients in other Outpatient areas such as Oncology/Haematology Clinics, Radiotherapy & Day Case and providing ESC intervention for appropriate inpatients. They will be required to attend and contribute to a weekly MDT and triage meeting and to complete relevant data collection and service development.
The post-holder is responsible for their own workload within the designated clinical area on a day-to-day basis; and will be required to work regularly at weekends and bank holidays. Caseloads will be flexible and at times will involve the provision of service to other areas of the Trust.
Working Pattern: The post holder will be willing to work flexibly across seven days as required and where the service requires, Weekends and Bank holidays are on a rota basis. The post-holder must be able to work across trust sites.
Interview Date: Thursday 4th April 2024
For further information please contact: Hannah Jacks, Head of Acute OT, 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.
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.
