Role Summary
If you are looking to develop your therapy career into management and leadership, this is the opportunity for you. The position is for 6 months as the Therapy Manager in the Honiton-Ottery St Mary (HOSM)/Seaton-Axminster-Sidmouth (SAS) Cluster.
Your responsibility will be to manage the Community Rehabilitation Team in the cluster, which includes community teams as well as the inpatient team in Sidmouth Hospital. You will be managing the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Team Leads (we have leads in HOSM and SAS, i.e. four leads in total).
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
It’s common to see adverts described as ‘an exciting opportunity’ with no real substance behind the assertion. However, this truly is an exciting opportunity! The HOSM/SAS cluster is the largest cluster in all of Devon, having been formed a year ago by merging two existing clusters. As such, we are approximately the size of Exeter in totality and more than double the size of many clusters.
We are an extremely innovative and high-performing cluster. On almost all indicators, we are the most productive/efficient cluster. We are the only cluster in Devon to have introduced a new system of allocation which has resulted in no CRT waiting lists. We prevent more unnecessary admissions to the acute hospital than virtually anywhere else in England. We have some of the most advanced community dementia and hospice services in England. We do all of this by hiring the best people, creating a friendly and high-achieving culture, being innovative and adopting a systems-thinking methodology.
We want to attract people who love our approach and who have a passion for great leadership. If that sounds like you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Send an email to nicky.hitchcock@nhs.net with your phone number and a good time to call and either Helen Ruse (substantive Therapy Manager) or I will be in touch.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday; 9 to 5
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Richard Anderson, Health and Social Care Cluster Manager on richardanderson1@nhs.net or Helen Ruse, Occupational Therapist on helen.ruse@nhs.net
This is a fixed term contract for 6 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.
