Role Summary
Are you a motivated and experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for supporting people Living with and Beyond Cancer to lead the best lives that they can?
Would you like the flexibility and freedom to support the development of a service in line with the national agenda whilst working alongside consultants, specialist nurses, dieticians and exercise therapists?
If so, this could be your opportunity!
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
The Physiotherapy Team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern Services) are looking to recruit an experienced band 6 physiotherapist with an interest in cancer services to a 22 month (fixed-term) full-time (37.5 hours/week) position. Part-time hours and flexible working will also be considered.
This post is funded by Macmillan, which will enable you to have additional access to learning courses and grants, clinical updates and networking events.
The post-holder will be responsible for providing clinical expertise to patients attending the Living with and Beyond Cancer (LWBC) service delivered across our eastern and northern hospital sites. You will be responsible for providing prehabiitation to patients prior to cancer treatment, as well as rehabilitation post-operatively and support with symptom burden. You will be supported to draw on respiratory, pelvic health and MSK skills alongside specialist oncology knowledge to provide holistic interventions to a varied and complex caseload.
This role will be an integral part of the LWBC team and will provide specialist knowledge and teaching to the staff across the Trust. There will be close liaison with the multi-disciplinary teams in both the acute service and the community. An understanding of community services, 3rd sector and other voluntary organisations will be required.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare Foundation Trust has a passion for pursuing perfection across all areas of its services. We are a welcoming Trust, focussed on valuing a person’s differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare. Devon has a lot to offer, with stunning coastlines and picturesque moors within throwing distance from our towns and city.
The post-holder must be able to drive and have access to a road-worthy vehicle.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:15 - 16:30
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Rachel Keenan, Macmillan Clinical AHP Lead (Living With and Beyond Cancer), on rachel.keenan1@nhs.net or 07831 140062
This is a fixed term contract for 22 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
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.
