Specialist Community Occupational Therapist inBideford inBideford PUBLISHED MON 4 NOV 2024

Are you dynamic, motivated and have a passion for providing high quality care to your patients?

We are looking for an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our large, well-established and friendly Community team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service with high morale and a commitment to supporting people at home. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop your skills related to the role.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Bideford Community Rehabilitation team provides a service to the residents of a beautiful, rural, coastal region of Devon covering a large area of the North and West part of North Devon. There is easy access to stunning beaches and moorland making this an ideal location to enjoy work-life balance. We cover 4 GP practices and work closely with all members of the Health and Social Care team. We provide patient-centred care in patients homes, Nursing and Residential homes. You will require wide-ranging clinical skills & community experience to be able to work autonomously, as well as part of a team. You will need excellent communication skills, adaptability & resilience to change. There is day to day Clinical support from Clinical leads as well as a structured in-service training programme to help support and guide your development.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for Community Rehabilitation, Multi-disciplinary working and management of patients with a wide variety of presentations including complex Neurological and Orthopaedic conditions as well as dementia and falls prevention for example. The emphasis is on maximising patient independence and quality of life through assessment, rehabilitation, prevention of Hospital admission and supporting Hospital discharge.

Applicants will require confidence in problem solving, prioritisation and excellent communication skills. Our offices are shared with Community Nurses and Social Workers, allowing a high level of integrated working to the benefit of our patients.

We are committed to the continuing professional development of all our team members and offer a supportive environment with regular supervision, CPD groups, training and peer support. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision and development of students and support staff assigned to them. Excellent IT skills are required to coordinate the smooth running of the service and utilise the benefits of our online patient record system.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 16:00

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Shayne Mathieson, Therapy Team Lead on or

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.

Benefits

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'll help you get there.

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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll 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'd love to hear from you.