Band 6 Occupational Therapist Acute Full Time NEW

Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement

About the Client:

When Torbay & South Devon NHS FT formed our integrated care organisation in October 2015, we became the first NHS organisation in England to join-up hospital and community care with social care. We are proud pioneers in integrating health and social care nationally.

We support around 500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities each year and see over 78,000 people in our A&E department annually. We serve a resident population of approximately 286,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.

We are passionate about creating a fairer and more inclusive NHS for everyone.

We employ over 6,500 staff, including doctors, nurses, social workers, consultants, and allied health professionals, as well as highly skilled managers, administrators, and technical experts. Our people work in a wide range of settings and locations across our communities, depending on their individual role or circumstances.

We also have over 350 volunteers (and growing) who make a difference every day to the people we care for and the services we provide.

Position Overview:

• 6 weeks cover required from start date. This post is for an Occupational Therapist to be based on the Acute Medical and Surgical wards at Torbay Hospital and to also provide cover in ED and short stay wards.

• The postholder will be holding a very complex and challenging caseload whilst working on safe and timely discharges to aid flow throughout the hospital and aim to avoid re-admission.

• They are also responsible for the support and supervision of junior members of the team and will delegate and support with caseloads as appropriate.

Essential Skills

• HCPC Registered
• At least 2 years’ experience within acute setting.