Are you looking for an excellent start to your career as an Occupational Therapist?

We are seeking permanent, full time band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our rotation which delivers services from a variety of clinical settings and bases.

To participate in the Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotational scheme, which involves working across Torbay and South Devon Healthcare Trust sites in a range of ward settings, out-patient departments, intermediate care facilities, patients own homes and community facilities.

Support and development includes a preceptorship scheme, clinical supervision and wide access to a range of development opportunities. Working across 7 days will be required.

We welcome applications from newly qualified, more experienced band 5's or from those due to qualify in the near future.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality, safe Occupational Therapy services in the right place, at the right time to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives , with meaningful occupation and purpose.
• This will involve working with individuals to assess their needs and develop plans to support them to achieve their aims, whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team. As a member of the rotation you will change your work area every 6 months.
• Under the supervision of a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the specified area providing specialist occupational therapy input aimed at achieving maximum independence for all patients in order to meet their occupational needs in a meaningful and purposeful manner. To work in accordance with the professional code of conduct and standards of practice and operational policy for this service.

About us

Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

We provide an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills and gain the foundations for your future career! Our rotation of 17 different placements, offers the opportunity to work in a variety of locations in the stunning South Devon area covering coast, countryside and urban working in a variety of practice areas such as acute and community hospitals, social care, paediatrics, OPMHT and intermediate care teams.

Our staff workforce is caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths, and encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.

Why work with us

Job description

Job responsibilities

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current HPC registration

Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team

Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines

Evidence of ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

Commitment to monthly supervision and to service wide development working groups as appropriate

Writing/typing reports

Ability to impart information concerning diagnosis and poor prognosis of physical recovery to patients and their carers

Ability to work with patients in settings that could be cramped, cluttered, unsafe, unhygienic and remote

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Current CPD Portfolio

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy or Multidisciplinary team
• Experience in the core clinical area of OT within an NHS setting to include: Respiratory and cardiac, acute inpatient and care of the elderly, trauma and orthopaedics, community or intermediate care, neurological conditions, social care
• Competent IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Legal Literacy to include Mental Capacity Act and Care Act 2014
• Knowledge of relevant National service frameworks and clinical guidelines
• Pre or post graduate experience of the following: Home assessment visits, functional assessments, initial interviews with patients/service users
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills with a wide range of people- ability to demonstrate a range of communication skills
• Evidence of clinical reasoning skills
• Evidence of good written and verbal skills
• Ability to evidence good problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Post graduate experience in an OT related field
• Previous OT experience working within the NHS as a student or volunteer
• Pre or post graduate experience working with patients / clients in any of the following clinical / work areas: Stroke rehab, social services, mental health, paediatrics, palliative care
• Experience of health and / or social care IT Systems
• Knowledge of recent developments in OT and health and social care provision
• Experience of following interventions: DFG process, cognitive or perceptual assessments, wheelchair assessments
• Experience or skills for supervision of OT Assistant or Tech 3

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various sites due to rotation

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

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