Specialist Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago


South Molton, Devon, United Kingdom Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team in Surgery and Intensive Care at North Devon District Hospital. As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will provide specialist assessment, treatment, and advice to patients, carers, on the General Surgery wards and Intensive Care.

The post is to support the existing Advanced Occupational Therapy role, and there will be opportunities to develop the service with Senior staff including widening the role within the Intensive care unit.

You will be part of a well-established Surgical/Intensive Care Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team (Trauma, Emergency and Elective). The team has a forward-thinking approach to Healthcare and rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist assessment, treatment, and advice to patients, carers, on the General Surgery wards and Intensive Care.
  • Support the existing Advanced Occupational Therapy role and develop the service with Senior staff.
  • Work with the patient, family, carers, and MDT to increase patient's independence.
  • Supervise junior staff with their development and progression within their roles.
  • Service development and teaching opportunities.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Ability to assess and treat patients who have complex needs.
  • Strong team player who wants to further develop their specialist skills.
  • Excellent communicator who can problem solve quickly and effectively while demonstrating sound clinical knowledge in all core areas.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including 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.

About Us

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the South West. 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). We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

We are committed to providing world-class care to our local communities and are proud to be a major employer in Devon, with a workforce of over 10,000 staff. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for career development and progression.



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