Another day of farewells for the dept last week! This time to OT Chris Lovegrove, thank you Chris for your years of dedication to the department and for being a driving force for clinical research, all the best on your next chapter in Newcastle

Some of our moving and handling key trainers had a busy afternoon trying out the new lesson plan for acute and community therapists in eastern services. This year's annual update will include use of the FloJack and satin slide sheets

Have you received care that deserves to be celebrated? You can now nominate a person or team in the ‘Extraordinary Care’ category of our Extraordinary People Awards. Find out more and how to nominate 👉 royaldevon.nhs.uk/about-us/extra…

Promoting our #stayandthrive careers development roadshows for our international recruits Royal Devon Careers Royal Devon NHS.

Today we said farewell to Ros Wade, our Head of Therapies, who retires tomorrow.

A kind and compassionate leader and an inspiration to so many therapists over the years.

Thank you for everything you have done for us Ros. Ros Wade

April's greatix goes to Bola Abioye - Hand Therapist

Bola has been recognised by a parent of a paediatric patient for providing excellent, individualised rehabilitation enabling a return to competitive gymnastics.

Well done Bola! 🌟

RCOT South West thank you for a fantastic conference at Buckland Abbey. Great to connect with new OTs and Royal College of Occupational Therapists and having discussions re: future of OT and exciting developments.

📅 Royal Devon NHS colleagues - There's still time to sign up for next week's Truth With Kindness webinar with Kathryn Mannix . Join the 150 colleagues already signed up for this very special event for Dying Matters week Register Here: lnkd.in/ehvwjyhp

‼️Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in Acute Neurology and Medicine. 12 month FTC, 37.5 hours per week. Closes 28th May

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Good luck to our year one University Of Plymouth Physio Society students heading out on their first placement tommorow! And of course massive thanks to our CSP South West practice educators for supporting their learning in practice.
Please remember we are only an email away if you need anything.
Enjoy!

#Career job opportunities!🔔

B6 PT Fracture clinic. 22.5 hrs. Substantive.
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B6 PT Oncology &Renal. 22.5 hrs. Substantive.
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Closing dates April and May!

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📢 Plenty of career development #opportunities in our dept!

B3 RSW Health for Older. Substantive. Job ref: 185-480-6677

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B6OT Oncology & Renal FTC. Job ref: 185-652-6684

Closing dates in April & May⬇️
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Day 1 as a Band 6 Rotational Team Lead Physiotherapist RDU PT & OT completed ✅

Writing up a home visit on an elderly man and wanted to give a MASSIVE shout out to all the #OccupationalTherapists

After his stroke they have transformed his life, they got him to climb stairs, get in and out of the bath and got him cooking again
Amazing and underrated Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Thank you for the recognition on the amazing contribution OTs can make in people’s lives 👏

Today is International Women’s Day!

To celebrate we are showcasing some of the brilliant women who work across the Trust. This message is from Nolwenn Luke, Associate Director of Nursing, Medical Division.

🥳It's #CareersWeek 🎉

With over 350 roles where you can #makeadifference , the #RoyalDevon is a great place to discover a #newcareer or new role🎯

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In January, the Perinatal Pelvic Health event saw 80 midwives enjoy an interactive day learning advanced skills in how to manage bladder & bowel problems with early intervention and advice. Thanks to Susie Hill, Pelvic Health physio for the photos & summary of the day!

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Both 12 month FTC, closing 6th March

Great afternoon representing OT and Physio at the RDUH apprenticeship event. Some lovely people met and great conversations had. Brilliant support from our level 3 OT students too - thank you. RDU PT & OT