Role Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist with specialist interest in working within community-based rehabilitation to join our community team in SAS.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service with high morale and a commitment to supporting people at home. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop to meet the needs of yourself and the service. We offer flexibility in working patterns, free parking and the chance to practice with true autonomy.
About the Role
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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist with specialist interest in working within community-based rehabilitation to join our community team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking service with high morale and a commitment to supporting people at home. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop to meet the needs of yourself and the service. We offer flexibility in working patterns, free parking and the chance to practice with true autonomy.
The Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth, Axminster and Seaton Cluster (HOSM-SAS) has an attractive mix of rural villages and coastal towns whilst being only 20-30mins drive from Exeter. The Cluster is set in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty. The market towns of Honiton and Axminster provide excellent rail links to London and Exeter.
The post will be based in either Seaton, Axminster and Sidmouth depending on the successful applicant. The emphasis will be on providing clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of integrated rehabilitation pathways across community services; for patients living in their own homes, to avoid hospital admission, supporting timely discharge from hospital and interventions for those placed in Pathway 2 beds to return home.
The Community Rehabilitation team support the Ageing Well rota to ensuring the provision of a 7-day 8-8 service. Rota co-ordination and allocation is provided by the Band 7 in conjunction with the UCR Lead and other Band 7 colleagues. Knowledge and experience of rostering would be helpful.
The role will support the B7 OT clinical Lead and Therapy Manager with triaging and clinical decision making and provide specialist clinical supervision to the team to ensure effective day to day operational and clinical management of the therapy Service for the Cluster. You will support staff to manage complex caseload and support colleagues through mentoring, coaching and teaching sessions.
The successful candidate will liaise and work closely with Community & Specialist Nursing Colleagues, General Practitioners, community hospital and the acute hospital, as well as with other therapists within the Integrated Health Team.
Working Pattern: Monday- Friday 8:30-16:30 and Divisional on call on a rota basis
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Helen Ruse Therapy Manager via email helen.ruse@nhs.net or on 07821813897
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.
