occupational therapist Exeter, England
Job description
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The Axe Valley Dementia team is a small supportive team based in Axminster and cover the Axe Valley area. (Axminister / Seaton / Colyton and surround area) We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Practitioner (OT) who is motivated and excited to work with people living with dementia and their families over 3 days a week. Axe Valley Dementia service is part of the wider MDT in the area specialising in the Assessment, ongoing support, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Meaningful Activity for people living with dementia in the Axe Valley area.
Working within groups and in the persons own home. The teams objective is to keep people active, independent and included in society, to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, reduce the chances of carer breakdown and delay the need for 24-hour residential/ nursing care. You will have ample opportunity to develop your skills in all aspects of Dementia care. Being a good communicator is an essential skill to have in this role.
The applicant should ideally have transferable skills around assessment, treatment and observations of people. Simple wound care and venepuncture would be an advantage. A working knowledge of EPIC (My Care) would also be an advantage. Informal visits are welcome to meet team members and the working environment.
Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect. To achieve our vision we expect all our staff to uphold our Trust values. Working Pattern: Wednesday / Thursday and Friday Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact Shiobhan Pickering, Dementia Matron and Team Manager, 01297 639428/07814114780, [email protected] 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.
