Role Summary
Are you a physiotherapist with an interest in elective orthopaedics? Are you looking to develop your skills in team leadership, service improvement and the development of junior physios? If this sounds like you then please apply for our Orthopaedic Team Lead position at the South-West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s (Eastern) Elective Orthopaedic service as Band 6 Team Lead Physiotherapist. Whilst it is a part of the Royal Devon’s Physiotherapy service, this position is based at the South-West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre (SWAOC) at the Nightingale Hospital.
This 37.5 hour/week position (fixed term for 12 months) will carry a clinical caseload of complex patients across the Orthopaedic unit; ensuring assessment and treatment of all patients from pre-assessment and prehab through to post-operative assessment and rehabilitation, to deliver a rapid flow of patients through the service and timely follow-up.
The post-holder will provide management and supervision of the Physiotherapy team; and the communication of the rehabilitation process and related information to patients and relatives. They will be responsible for monitoring therapy performance and outcomes across the unit.
The post holder will assist with the training and development of less experienced staff, undergraduates and other professionals as required and contribute to the development and delivery of a safe and effective, evidenced based service.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. The post will be across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays. Hours of work will be between 8am and 8pm.
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Liv Haynes ,Clinical Lead Physiotherapist on o.haynes@nhs.net / 01392 908522
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.
