Role Summary
- The post-holder will be responsible for delivering a proactive rehabilitation service for elective Orthopaedic patients with a focus for Day 0 mobilisation and timely LOS and ensuring appropriate Day Case discharges and Aftercare follow-up.
- Responsible for teaching and leadership within this team, supporting the physiotherapy teams to deliver an efficient and high standard service to elective orthopaedic in-patients and Aftercare.
- They will be flexible to support their colleagues in ensuring safe and timely discharge.
- To actively assist in the smooth running of the service alongside Trauma colleagues
- Determine the most effective deployment of staff resources and negotiate/delegate specific duties across the template; managing Healthroster.
- Responsible for their own caseload; for the assessment and treatment of patients on a day-to-day basis; management and supervision of the physiotherapy team and compilation of rotas
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
This is an exciting substantive opportunity to join the Elective Orthopaedic service at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre (RDUH Eastern Services) as Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist.
The post holder will carry a clinical caseload of complex patients across the Orthopaedic unit; ensuring assessment and treatment of all patients from pre-assessment and prehab through to post-operative assessment and rehabilitation, to deliver a rapid flow of patients through the service and timely follow-up.
The post-holder will provide management and supervision of the Physiotherapy team and the communication of the rehabilitation process and related information to patients and relatives. They will be responsible for the therapy provision in terms of performance, outcomes and service delivery.
The post holder will lead the training and development of less experienced staff, undergraduates and other professionals and be responsible for the development and delivery of a safe and effective, evidenced based service across 7 days.
The post holder will facilitate resolutions of workload/staffing issues, ensuring risk assessments are completed and providing information to the Head of Acute Physiotherapy as required. They will also be responsible for the collation and evaluation of performance data.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 8am - 8pm across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Rob Wickins, Head of Acute Physiotherapy, on 07870 484666 / robert.wickins@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.
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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.
