Role Summary
If you are an experienced Hand Therapist looking for an opportunity to lead a highly regarded specialist service, develop others, and help shape the future of Hand Therapy within the Royal Devon, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trauma, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology Hand Therapy Service at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Clinical Lead Therapist (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) to lead our Hand Therapy team based at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre (PEOC) on the main Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) site.
At the Royal Devon, we are committed to delivering outstanding care and continually striving for excellence across all our services. We are a welcoming and inclusive Trust that values individuality, encourages professional growth, and supports our staff to flourish throughout their careers.
This role also offers the opportunity to work in one of the most attractive regions of the UK. Exeter is a vibrant and historic city with an excellent range of leisure, cultural and entertainment facilities. Situated in the heart of Devon and conveniently located just off the M5, the city is surrounded by stunning countryside, beautiful beaches and Dartmoor National Park, all within easy reach.
As Clinical Lead Therapist, you will provide joint clinical leadership and operational management for the Hand Therapy team (with the Clinical Lead Hand Therapist – Plastic Rehab), delivering specialist assessment and treatment for patients with trauma, orthopaedic and rheumatological conditions. You will manage a complex clinical caseload, undertaking advanced assessment and treatment planning as an autonomous practitioner. You should possess specialist knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of hand and wrist conditions, including trauma, rheumatology and elective hand surgery.
Working closely with the Heads of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Professional Leads and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will contribute to the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of specialist hand therapy services. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care through the implementation and evaluation of clinical governance processes, including audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and research activities. You will also ensure services reflect current best practice and national guidelines.
A key aspect of the role is providing clinical, professional and educational leadership to the Hand Therapy team, supporting staff development and fostering a positive learning environment. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across both the Eastern and Northern Hand Therapy services to maintain a cohesive and innovative service for patients across the Trust.
In addition to your specialist responsibilities, you will contribute to wider Therapy Department priorities. Clinical caseloads may be flexible to meet service demands and may occasionally include supporting other areas across the Trust. You will also be responsible for helping to resolve staffing and workload challenges, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are undertaken, and escalating relevant information to the Heads of Acute Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and Operational Manager as required.
Working days will be agreed in line with service and clinic requirements.
Working Pattern: Hours to be worked across 4 days
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Rob Wickins - Head of Acute Physiotherapy. 07870 484666. robert.wickins@nhs.net
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees
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.
