Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role:

We aim to provide high quality care to maximise independence and quality of life at home through a strength-based approach. This is completed within a supportive network of experienced therapists offering a structured induction, time to shadow other community teams, peer support groups and opportunities for career development.

The focus of rehabilitation is paramount to patients which we are proud to support through; individual patient assessments/treatments and rehabilitation groups for strength, balance and neurological conditions. We provide a variety of settings for patient treatments including within their own homes, care homes and gym spaces (NHS and Leisure Centres). In addition, we carry out virtual assessments and treatments facilitating the plan for the NHS digital transformation.

We are also supporting the National Ageing Well Agenda within the NHS Long Term Plan and this provides you with the chance to be at the forefront of change within Exeter.

Our teams provide a fantastic working environment according to staff across the teams:

It is a friendly supportive team environment.

It is an amazing team environment where everyone looks after each other.

Everyone is happy to share knowledge and skills. There is a real feeling of comradery as well as flexibility within the team.

Feedback from recent patient surveys also highlighted that the majority of patients would be extremely likely to recommend our service to their family or their friends.

Your caseload involves a variety of patients to be seen, including and not exclusively:

• Working with patients with longer term conditions
• Neurological conditions
• Respiratory conditions
• Trauma, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions
• Moving and handling including equipment prescription
• Patients in Short Term Rehabilitation Beds within Residential and Nursing Homes

There will be an opportunity to provide clinical supervision to rotational staff members as well as clinical support workers.

The successful candidate will be an autonomous practitioner who is confident with lone working. You will require excellent communication skills, with the ability to prioritise, problem solve and be a team player who is adaptable to change.

We look forward to reading your application. Please feel free to contact us if you require any more information.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.30 - 16.30 typically. The UCR function covers 8am - 8pm across 7 day working and provides a 2 hour response to admission avoidance patients within the community, as well as continuing with the discharge to assess pathway. This post holder would be required to work on a rota basis within these hours.

Interview Date: Thursday 23rd May 2024

For further information please contact: Ben Elliott, Physiotherapy Team Lead, on 01392 465666 or [email protected]

This is a fixed term contract for 7 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.

Benefits

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'll help you get there.

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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll 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'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Exeter Community Hospital

Hospital Lane

Exeter

Devon

EX1 3RB