Specialist Physiotherapist/ Specialist Occupational Therapist inExeter inExeter PUBLISHED 23 MAY 2024
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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
Our thriving team covers all front door services within the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, including the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care, Medical Triage Unit, Acute Medical Unit and our fast stream rehab Frailty Acute Care of the Elderly Unit. All areas challenge our ability to complete a comprehensive therapy assessment, and treatment plan which help guide Multidisciplinary team (MDT) decisions regarding the best pathway for the patient.
We are a highly respected team within front door services, working collaboratively with the wider MDT. This MDT working is incredibly important within our relatively newly formed Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) Unit. This unit also offers the opportunity to work with patients for up to 72 hours to provide timely acute individually focussed rehab to allow these vulnerable patients to return to their residence as quickly as possible. The focus within all clinical areas is to optimise patients and to assist a timely discharge if possible.
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 band 5 clinicians and 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.
Admission Avoidance is an exciting and varied area of healthcare, and the role of opportunities for both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists is ever-expanding.
This role will be for 1 x Specialist Physiotherapist or a Specialist Occupational Therapist.
Working Pattern:
37.5 hours per week. We have flexibility to consider different working patterns and would encourage anyone to contact us for more information
Interview Date:
To be confirmed
For further information please contact:
Emily Stuart, Clinical Team Leader, on . You are welcome to come and meet the team or have a chat over the telephone to find out more about this interesting and varied role. Please call the Admission Avoidance Service office on Tel: or bleep 7via the hospital switchboard on Tel: .
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and progressive team, situated at the front door of the Acute Hospital providing specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist assessment and intervention to those that require it. We are required to assess and treat a wide range of acute and long term conditions, including but not limited to falls, neurological events, trauma/fracture management, acute onset of MSK conditions, patients on palliative/end of life pathways, as well as patients with highly complex needs.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
Our thriving team covers all front door services within the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, including the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care, Medical Triage Unit, Acute Medical Unit and our fast stream rehab Frailty Acute Care of the Elderly Unit. All areas challenge our ability to complete a comprehensive therapy assessment, and treatment plan which help guide Multidisciplinary team (MDT) decisions regarding the best pathway for the patient.
We are a highly respected team within front door services, working collaboratively with the wider MDT. This MDT working is incredibly important within our relatively newly formed Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) Unit. This unit also offers the opportunity to work with patients for up to 72 hours to provide timely acute individually focussed rehab to allow these vulnerable patients to return to their residence as quickly as possible. The focus within all clinical areas is to optimise patients and to assist a timely discharge if possible.
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 band 5 clinicians and 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.
Admission Avoidance is an exciting and varied area of healthcare, and the role of opportunities for both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists is ever-expanding.
This role will be for 1 x Specialist Physiotherapist or a Specialist Occupational Therapist.
Working Pattern:
37.5 hours per week. We have flexibility to consider different working patterns and would encourage anyone to contact us for more information
Interview Date:
To be confirmed
For further information please contact:
Emily Stuart, Clinical Team Leader, on . You are welcome to come and meet the team or have a chat over the telephone to find out more about this interesting and varied role. Please call the Admission Avoidance Service office on Tel: or bleep 7via the hospital switchboard on Tel: .
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and progressive team, situated at the front door of the Acute Hospital providing specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist assessment and intervention to those that require it. We are required to assess and treat a wide range of acute and long term conditions, including but not limited to falls, neurological events, trauma/fracture management, acute onset of MSK conditions, patients on palliative/end of life pathways, as well as patients with highly complex needs.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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