Role Summary We are looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team. We are keen to hear from people who feel ready to take on a Band 6 role, or who feel like they would benefit from a developmental period from a Band 5 into a Band 6 role.We make a difference to people’s lives and the community by working with people to rehabilitate. This is person centred and takes place in the persons home, so why join us? We are a supportive multidisciplinary team working out of a shared office space in the centre of Barnstaple. The Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists work together with support team members as one therapy team. We work in collaboration with the social care and community nursing teams along with the coordinator and admin team members. About the Role For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.More detail about the roleDo you have an interest in rehabilitation? We can offer you experience in a range of conditions – orthopaedic, amputees, neurological, mental health and physical health. As a community Occupational Therapist, we work closely with patients to enable them to be active members of the community, and we offer high quality care to support their needs. Our main objective as part of a community multidisciplinary team is to provide education and intervention to allow patients to have tools to self-manage. We work in partnership with our patients to set goals on what they want to be able to achieve. We work with people to avoid a hospital admission, and we support discharges from hospital. As a specialist clinician you will have the opportunity to mentor and supervise other clinicians, to reflect, to contribute towards your CPD portfolio and lead on student education. The Royal Devon’s CARE objectives are at the heart of everything we do. Specifically in community therapy we demonstrate these by working in collaboration with our teams and colleagues to provide patients centred care, we are compassionate toward our patients and their families and loved ones and allow time for them to consider and engage in the intervention, and we work with integrity by being honest and open with the people we meet. Community Rehabilitation is varied and highly rewarding. You will hold and manage your own caseload, and the sky is truly the limit in the role that we will play in providing health care services, therefore why not be a part of it?Hours and Working PatternA healthy work-life balance is essential, and Devon is a great place to enjoy it. As a holistic service we appreciate the importance of the physical and mental health of our team members. The benefits of working in Barnstaple are having access to the coast and to the moors, golden sandy beaches, and breath-taking views from Exmoor National Park. Working Pattern: This community therapy role is part-time at hours per week. These hours will be spread across 3 or 4 days and must include a Friday. There are additional on-call and weekend working responsibilities. For more information, please see the Job Description.Interview Date: To be confirmed but likely to be week commencing th NovemberFor further information please contact: Jo Wayborn Therapy Team Lead or Bev Hill Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist on or or Role Summary - A typical day as a Community Occupational TherapistYou will be based at Barnstaple Health Centre, co-located with social care and community nursing promoting a timely and successful journey for our shared patients/clients.A typical day involves catching up with the wider team, planning and attending your community visits, as per the client’s requirements, some will be lone working, others will be joint visits either with therapy or the wider team.We work with people who are registered with one of our 4 local GP surgeries – Litchdon, Queens, Brannams and Fremington Medical centres. We visit patients in Barnstaple town, in the surrounding villages and in rural areas.My Care is our secure electronic healthcare record system, this allows you to record live at the point of seeing the patient using your NHS mobile phone as well as on your laptop back in the office. You will be provided with a mobile phone and a laptop for your work.Your daily routine will involve regular communication with other health and social care professionals and wider partners including Millbrook our equipment provider, the Independent Living Centre, Care Homes Team, GPs and One Barnstaple (voluntary sector).Our shared role being to support our patients/clients and their presenting needs safely within their own home/environment.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 2, 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 , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, 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 moreIt 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 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 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 benefitYou 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 ExeterCar lease schemes.The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).Cycle to work schemeThese are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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