Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled, experienced Occupational therapist to jointly lead the Occupational therapy Team working in Stroke at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern).
The Royal Devon has a passion for pursuing perfection across all areas of its services. We are is a welcoming Trust, focussed on valuing a person’s differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare. The role comes with the added benefit of being in a modern city with a wide range of leisure activities and entertainment facilities. Based within the heart of beautiful Devon and just off the M5, Exeter has a lot to offer, with a stunning coastline and picturesque moors within throwing distance of the city.
This 12-month fixed term role will involve undertaking comprehensive assessments of patients admitted to the stroke unit and provide specialist neuro interventions to patients across the acute and rehabilitation beds for stroke. There will be a requirement to support any medical outliers that are admitted and assessing the patient’s functional ability, liaising with patients, their support networks and wider agencies to plan and facilitate effective discharges from the acute hospital environment.
Whilst the post holder will frequently be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner there will be strong links with the multidisciplinary team working in the hospital. There is a requirement to provide supervision, training and support to junior staff and students. There will also be an opportunity to work with managers to develop the service in line with patient need and trust wide developments.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
The post holder is responsible for providing leadership & clinical expertise to the Occupational therapy team working across the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) and the stroke rehab beds. The post holder will work closely with the Team Lead Physiotherapists to provide an effective interdisciplinary service for all in-patients with stroke and will also be required to provide specialist clinical leadership for stroke patients outlied to other wards. This position is based at the Trust’s main site, the Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust (Eastern services).
The post holder will manage a caseload including patients with a range of impairments and functional deficits after stroke. Clinical responsibilities include gathering comprehensive baseline data as part of the assessment process; developing and implementing patient specific, acute rehabilitation plans; and liaising with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective discharge or transfer to on-going services within the patient pathway as appropriate. When medical patients have been placed in stroke beds as a result of hospital pressures, the post holder will have a responsibility to achieve effective rehabilitation and safe discharge for this client group.
The post holder will lead a team of rotational band 5 and support staff. They will be responsible for the induction and training of this staff group and ensuring that all staff have appropriate clinical skills through a process of objective setting, supervision and joint working. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that systems are in place to prioritise and manage the caseload within the context of the Stroke Sentinel Audit Programme (SSNAP) targets. They will keep updated to ensure the service has a strong evidence base and is delivered in line with national guidance. They will communicate with the Clinical Lead on a regular basis for example: to seek support with any problems/challenges; to share successes; and to provide regular performance feedback using a range of outcomes including patient satisfaction data.
Working Pattern: This 22.5 hour a week post including weekend and bank holiday commitments on a rota. Typical hours: 08.15-16.30
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Rose Godsall, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist on 07557489956 or r.godsall@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.
