Job Description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care organisation which aims to provide high quality, safe and effective health and social care.

Our vision is a community where we are all supported and empowered to be as well and as independent as possible, able to manage our own health and wellbeing, and in our own homes.

We have a great opportunity available within our Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team. We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with experience or a Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking for career progression.

The Intermediate Care Service facilitates crisis management in the community, prevention of hospital admissions, quicker discharge from hospital and supports people to remain as independent as possible at home. Patients are seen within the most appropriate setting; at home and in intermediate care placements in residential care homes. The team works in a truly integrated way, with nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, pharmacist, dietician and a paramedic.

The Community Therapy service enables therapists to work autonomously, managing their own caseload. Types of referrals vary, with a chance to practice or develop skills in moving & handling or complex seating assessments, as well as stair lift referrals and other access & environmental solutions.

The post holder will be well supported by senior staff, as well as by the wider multi-disciplinary team, which will include medical support. There will be opportunities to supervise band 5 Occupational Therapist's, support workers and students. There are excellent CPD training opportunities, including OT peer support groups, training from the South Devon Health Services training and development team, Clinical Interest Groups and peer support.

Torbay and South Devon offers the opportunity of a great work life balance with a variety of outdoor activities and natural beauty on tap.

Our team is based at Sherborne House in Newton Abbot and provides a community service to the residents in the Newton Abbot Locality. The multi- disciplinary Intermediate Care and Community Therapies Team have a hard-working, flexible and can-do approach. The team are supportive and friendly, adapting to the ever changing demands on the service.

Torbay and South Devon offers the opportunity of a great work, life balance with a variety of outdoor activities and natural beauty on tap.

Why work with 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.

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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