Occupational Therapist
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
The closing date is 29 September 2024
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient teams at Franklyn Hospital.
There are two wards at Franklyn Hospital. Belvedere is a 14-bedded inpatient unit for patients with an Organic Mental Illness (Dementia) and Rougemont is a 16-bedded inpatient unit for patients with a Functional Mental Illness. Both wards are rated Outstanding by CQC.
The role would suit OTs currently working at Band 5 who have an interest in further developing their Clinical expertise whilst playing a key role in the Leadership and Development of the OT Service.
Working with our existing Band 6 OT, you will jointly lead the provision of the OT service to both wards, supporting Team and individual development, ensuring prompt and effective treatment to support the best possible patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
To assess and treat own specialist caseload of clients within identified setting
To act as clinical OT within the inpatient services, ensuring effective planning and delivery of the service and to manage the Belvedere Ward and Rougemont Ward OT teams ensuring effective planning and delivery of the service.
To ensure supervision of OT staff within Franklyn Hospital is to a high standard.
To contribute to the development of high quality occupational therapy service through the professional clinical guidance frameworks including audit.
To provide professional advice and expertise to the multi-disciplinary teams across both wards at Franklyn Hospital
To report to Belvedere and / or Rougemont Ward Managers and Professional OT Lead any OT and /or professional issues and any operational issues.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Date posted
04 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-24-0592-3
Job locations
Franklyn Hospital
Franklyn Drive
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9HS
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Franklyn Hospital
Franklyn Drive
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9HS
Employer's website
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