Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small and highly specialist team at The Exeter Mobility Centre Wheelchair Service. We are open to applications for both part time and full time working
We are seeking a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with varied post graduate experience, who is looking to develop their specialist skills in postural management and wheelchair provision. The post-holder will be working closely with other Wheelchair Therapists and Rehabilitation Engineers and whilst experience of postural management is advantageous, a full induction programme and training will be provided with full support and guidance from our Clinical Leads. The new post holder will develop their specialist skills through training both internally and via external courses.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
The post-holder will be supported to develop into a role where they are responsible for providing specialist clinical expertise to the Wheelchair and Specialist Seating service based at Exeter Mobility Centre (EMC).
The wheelchair service has the unique role of treating both adults and children with a wide variety of medical conditions. Covering patients with acute and long-term conditions. You will see adults and paediatrics within the Centre in Exeter and at other locations as necessary e.g. satellite clinics, schools, secure units etc across Devon and Torbay.
The post-holder will assess and treat patients with complex postural conditions to provide an appropriate means of mobility and use clinical reasoning to formulate individualised plans. They will triage referrals and ensure caseloads are managed within the contractual timeframes and within budget. Service criteria and the formulary of equipment must be adhered to.
Our team ethos is to allow the individuals within our team to thrive and grow as Clinicians. Beyond the clinical opportunities, there are a wide range of opportunities for development including supervision of students. We have an established in-service training programme, with opportunities to attend and present any specialist topics based on your clinical interests. In order to broaden our knowledge and skills we also regularly invite outside speakers to in service training sessions. We encourage joint learning through our supportive reviews of case studies of complex patients, and are supportive of individual learning opportunities that are relevant to the patient groups we serve. Since, this patient group is so varied, this allows for a range of educational opportunities.
Added benefits of working with the wheelchair service include free onsite parking, access to pool vehicles to complete visit’s, no current requirement to participate in the on call rota for Physiotherapists.
Please note that the job description is subject to the conclusion of the formal matching process, and that updates may be provided to candidates during the process.
Working Pattern: We are seeking to employ up to 37.5 hours a week, however part time or job share would be considered for the right candidate. Our core working hours are 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday. A degree of flexibility can be considered please contact us to discuss
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Rachael Talbot, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist on 01392 547 400 option 3 or email rachael.talbot@nhs.net.
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.
