Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 7 Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist to work in our Neuro rehab Outpatient Service. The post provides an opportunity to work in an innovative, progressive and dynamic specialist team who provide specialist assessment and rehab to patients with long term neurological conditions.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
Are you ready to progress your career in Neuro rehab? Or are you a Neuro Specialist Physiotherapist looking for a leadership opportunity and better work-life balance in an innovative trust and research active team? If so, this might be the post for you.
Join a team of dynamic, progressive and dedicated therapists. Be invested in, supported, and given the opportunities to continue to learn and develop as a Specialist Therapist and leader so that you are able to succeed in your role and progress your career.
The Neuro rehab service is made up of a pathway of teams and services working across in-patient (Staples acute and rehab Stroke and Neuro ward), community (Integrated community stroke service) and outpatient settings to provide specialist, evidence-based Neuro rehab to patients following stroke or other neurological diagnosis.
The current vacancy is based within the Neuro-rehab out-patient service. The team see patients with a long-term neurological diagnosis such as MS, Parkinsons disease, stroke and FND as well as a range of other neurological conditions.
The team consists of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, a rehab practitioner and an exercise specialist practitioner. They link closely with the broader Neurology services coordinating weekly MDT’s which foster excellent working relationships with the Neurologists and Clinical Nurse specialists.
Under the Neuro-rehab out-patient umbrella we provide a range of established services include a spasticity interface service, which provides multi-dimensional spasticity management within a single clinic setting including botulinum toxin injection services, postural care advice and intervention, splinting assessment and exercise review and advice. We also have a neuro rehab hydrotherapy service, FES service and a range of rehab groups and classes which are largely run by a dedicated exercise specialist practitioner.
This post provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to lead a team of staff who are innovative and dynamic. We continuously review models of delivery to provide services that optimise rehab opportunities for our patients. Recent developments include a newly diagnosed Parkinson’s education and exercise group, a direct signposting pathway to the ACP physiotherapist to assess patients from the neurology waiting list, and we are currently reviewing delivery of psychology services with a plan to trial a different model of delivering wellbeing support to our patients. You will work alongside like-minded senior staff in a collaborative and supportive way to continue to develop our services in line with patient need and trust wide directives.
The Neuro-rehab service has a proven track record in development of our staff and opportunities for career development. We have number of senior staff trained to MSc level, and have recently introduced advanced clinical practice and consultant AHP roles within the team. The Therapy team is at the forefront of innovation and development, in both our services and our people. Within this post you can expect to be invested in, supported and given the tools you need to succeed in your role and progress in your career.
We are a friendly and dedicated team. By joining the department, you will be joining a group of likeminded professionals who aim to rehabilitate patients, support those living with long term conditions and promote health, well-being and independence.
Innovation is central to therapies at the Royal Devon, demonstrated by the implementation of several new initiatives and the development of non-traditional roles in recent years including a Research and Innovation Lead. We are not afraid of adopting new techniques, as shown by the introduction of our ultrasound-guided injection therapy in Orthopaedic and Neurology pathways.
To find out more about therapies careers, please take a look at our brochure: https://bit.ly/therapies-N
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week over 4 days with weekend working requirements (1 weekend day in 6 weeks). Please note that we have a flexible working policy and are happy to discuss suitable options for you and the department.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Catherine Sandbach, Neuro-rehab Service Lead, on 01271 322 375 or Catherine.sandbach@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
