Role Summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity for experienced MSK Physiotherapists to join our dynamic FCP/ESP Team in a fixed term role. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and work within a portfolio role, delivering high-quality patient care across a variety of clinics.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
As a Band 7 team member, you will be involved in both ESP and First Contact Physiotherapy (MSK) clinics, working across different settings in Exeter and East Devon. Your role will include:
- Working in an Orthopaedic Interface Service supporting the Exeter Hip and Knee teams.
- Delivering First Contact Practitioner (MSK) services in local Primary Care Networks within Exeter and East Devon.
This maternity cover position is offered on a fixed term contract for one year, with both full-time and part-time hours available. In-house staff may also have the opportunity for a secondment.
You will be working within a large, supportive team of Band 7 and Band 8s, with regular supervision and training sessions provided. You will be mentored to sign off local competencies for running Hip/Knee ESP clinics. You will also receive assistance to work towards Stage 1 & 2 sign-off for the FCP Roadmap, as set out by HEE.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver MSK services in both GP and Community Hospital settings.
- Act as first point of contact for MSK patients in GP practices
- Undertake assessments and develop treatment plans for patients with undifferentiated musculoskeletal conditions.
- Assess and manage patients referred into the Orthopaedic pathway with hip or knee pathology
- Take responsibility for requesting imaging and other investigations as required and covered by local protocols
- Provide specialist advice and support to GP surgeries and community hospitals in Exeter and East Devon.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
About You:
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Extensive experience in MSK Physiotherapy.
- Experience of Level 7 study
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
- To be mobile within Exeter and the areas covered by the Eastern service
This role offers a unique chance to advance your career in a supportive and expanding service. If you’re looking for an exciting new challenge and the opportunity to work in a progressive healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you!
Working Pattern: Flexible, Monday to Friday
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Mike McGibben, Clinical Lead ESP/FCP service on michael.mcgibben@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 12 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.
