Job Description

For more information on the 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 as Team Lead Physiotherapist for Trauma & Orthopaedics on the Royal Devon and Exeter (Wonford) hospital site within the historic city of Exeter. The Royal Devon is a welcoming Trust, focused on valuing a persons differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare. It is set in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK with easy access to the coast and the Dartmoor national park.



The post-holder is responsible for providing leadership & clinical expertise to the Trauma & Orthopaedic inpatient service at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, and will work closely with the Fracture clinic and Aftercare teams. The post-holder is responsible for their own workload within the designated clinical area including the assessment and treatment of patients on a day-to-day basis and providing patient focused rehabilitation. The caseload will include multi-trauma, post ITU rehabilitation and spinal injury. The post-holder will be responsible for the management and supervision of the physiotherapy team including training and development of junior and unregistered staff.



They will also support their occupational therapy colleagues in ensuring safe and timely discharges and will contribute to the delivery of pre-operative assessment as required. The workload may vary in response to Trust-wide capacity pressures, for example management of medical patients that are out-lied to trauma wards. Caseloads will be flexible and at times will include provision of service to other areas of the Trust. This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) position and will require regular weekend working, late finishes to support the Day Case Unit and Day 0 mobilisation and participation in the emergency on-call respiratory rota.

Working Pattern:

37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday between 8am and 8pm (approximate frequency of one weekends and one on-call shift per month) Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Sarah Chase - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist - sarahchase@nhs.net 07557489955 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.