Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist (Community) inIlfracombe inIlfracombe PUBLISHED FRI 1 NOV 2024

We have an exciting 6 month secondment.or fixed term contract opportunity for a skilled and experienced Physiotherapist to work in the Ilfracombe Community Rehabilitation Team,

The post holder will provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients and their carers; seeing patients with a wide range of acute and chronic cases, some having highly complex presentations.

The role involves providing clinical leadership, development and governance in relation to the clinical area and supporting other clinicians regarding patient treatment and management. Whilst in post the holder will work with the therapy manager to lead and develop the service in line with patient need and trust wide developments and to help provide an equitable service across the Trust.

To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other areas as appropriate as directed by the line manager.

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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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist to work within the Ilfracombe Community Rehabilitation Team. You would be based at the Tyrrell & District Hospital in Ilfracombe and work within a catchment area that stretches from Ashford to Exmoor including Braunton, Ilfracombe and Lynton.

You will work alongside other Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist and Rehabilitation Support Workers within a friendly and supportive team, seeing patients with a variety of acute, long term and palliative conditions within their own homes

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8:00 to 16:00

Interview Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024

For further information please contact: Gillian Cole, Therapy Team Lead on

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.

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.