For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The Surg.....
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The Surgical/Intensive Care team sit within a wider Therapy team that covers Acute Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Care of the elderly, including rehabilitation for patients with Dementia, and Orthopaedics. The post will be based on KGV (Emergency) and Lundy (Elective) wards, with input on Intensive Care. The elective surgery covers; Urology, Colorectal surgery, Gynaecology, Abdominal wall repairs and occasionally other Oncology conditions. There will be an expectation to work across other areas of the team when required. Opportunities within this role include: To enhance and extend your assessment, intervention and clinical decision-making skills. Set patient specific goals for rehabilitation. To work with the patient, family, carers and MDT to increase patients independence. Supervising junior staff with their development and progression within their roles. Service development and teaching opportunities. Working as a Multidisciplinary team including support from an integrated team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. You should have 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. You will be required to be an autonomous Practitioner, to be up to date with evidence-based practice and be able to assess and treat patients who have complex needs. Are you: Passionate about improving the lives of local people. Committed to developing both yourself and others. A strong team player who wants to further develop their specialist skills. An excellent communicator who can problem solve quickly and effectively while demonstrating sound clinical knowledge in all core areas. Intuitive and capable of delivering high quality and safe Occupational Therapy interventions from a well-developed knowledge and skill base. Keen to continuously improve services Career development and progression: The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is keen to support staff to develop clinical skills through regular supervision and internal and external professional development opportunities. There will be opportunities to develop your skills as a Clinical Supervisor with Students, Junior Therapists and Therapy Clinical Support Workers. We'll support you in finding the best way to grow. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Additional weekend working as per rotas. Interview Date: To be confirmed. For further information please contact Josie Oakden, Occupational Therapy Advanced Practitioner josie.oakden@nhs.net 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.
