Role Summary
Manage a caseload of patients presenting with a wide range of Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.
To deliver clinically effective conservative management of MSK conditions which equip patients to self-manage their condition long term.
Provide an evidence based, patient centred approach to care both for individuals and groups.
Assess, diagnose, plan and implement a range of interventions which are effectively evaluated and agreed in conjunction with the patient.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Physiotherapist who wants to focus on their Out-Patient skills and join our well-established, innovative and friendly MSK team providing services across Seaton and Axminster. This is a permanent position.
We are a small but busy team with an interesting and varied caseload including acute trauma and opportunities to work with local LED services and work 1:1 and in classes. You will be working alongside a dedicated team of experienced and expert MSK clinicians, including Advanced Practitioners, ESP and First Contact roles.
You will be required to support Physiotherapy Assistants and students on placement from the University of Plymouth and also expected to have actively participate in CPD activities and should demonstrate good levels of communication and organisational skills. In return we offer a supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development, regular supervision and in-service training at a local and service wide level.
The Seaton, and Axminster Cluster has an attractive mix of rural villages and coastal towns whilst being only 30mins drive from Exeter. The Cluster is set in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty, and part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site with coastal walks, fishing harbours and beautiful beaches. Inland, the market town of Axminster provides excellent rail links to London and Exeter.
Working Pattern: 8.30am to 4.30pm five days a week
Interview Date: 26th October 2023
For further information please contact : Zoe Swan, Team Lead on email zoeswan@nhs.net
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.
