Senior Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist

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Role Summary

This is an exciting, permanent role in the Tiverton and Cullompton Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team, for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.

The UCR team provides a 2 hour response to admission avoidance patients within the community, and supports with discharge assessments from the acute hospital back home.

This post would be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Band 5 looking to progress their career, or a Band 6 therapist looking for a new challenge.

About the Role

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

More detail about the role

This role is based within the Urgent Community Response team in Tiverton. The post holder will be part of an integrated health and social care team working to provide high quality, innovative care to patients in their own homes. The collaborative aim being, maintaining patients in their preferred place of care wherever possible; enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and implementation of therapy treatment plans for a wide range of patients. You will develop enhanced clinical skills and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a holistic approach for all patient interactions. You will be involved with complex moving and handling assessments and have the opportunity to utilise creative problem-solving techniques, with the support of an experienced team which promotes joint working and shared learning. Transferable clinical skills will be supported with high quality training, and there is opportunity for ongoing personal and professional development, supported by regular supervision and annual appraisals.

The post holder will also be responsible for the triage, planning, implementation and evaluation of personalised patient centred care, in partnership with our patients and those important to them. Therefore, excellent communication and IT skills, with the ability to prioritise, problem solve and be a team player who is adaptable to change are paramount.

As a Band 6 the post holder will support with supervision and the development for Band 5 and unregistered members of staff.

Please feel free to contact us if you require any more information. We look forward to reading your application.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. The service covers 8AM to 8PM across 7 days. The post holder would be required to work on a rota basis within these hours. Working pattern to be discussed. Option of long days.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

For further information please contact: Chloe Robbins, UCR Manager on chloe.robbins1@nhs.net until Friday 23rd August. Or Lucie Howarth, UCR Clinical Lead on luciehowarth@nhs.net 01884 235536. Alternatively, both can be reached via 01884 235536.

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.