Assistant Therapy Practitioner (Long Covid)

NHS; Honiton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

• To provide rehabilitation support to a specified caseload of patients working within the Post Covid team
• To co-ordinate and provide online rehabilitation group support alongside the Post Covid MDT which includes a consultant lead, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses
• To assess and gather information to feedback to identify individual patient needs
• To provide close liaison with family, carers and external agencies to ensure safe and effective care
• To provide a point of contact for patients from their initial referral, through their engagement with and up to the completion of their rehabilitation with the Post Covid service

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

It's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Date posted: 14 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 10 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 185-17127-10254

Job locations:

Honiton Hospital

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2DE

Job description Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic therapy support worker to join the Post Covid team as part of the core MDT providing hybrid virtual and face to face rehabilitation at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation trust.

The post holder is responsible for providing co-ordination, patient support and therapy treatment of a specified caseload of patients within the Post COVID services working particularly with the Post COVID team. This includes a Consultant lead, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses. The post holder will be provided with relevant training to gain appropriate knowledge and skills in Post COVID.

Patient management will include: assessment and information gathering to identify patient needs; physical and cognitive assessments; co-ordination and provision of online rehabilitation; provision of treatment plans and review of progress at regular intervals; and delivery of care and rehabilitation. The post holder will work alongside the Post COVID team and provide close liaison with family, carers and external agencies to ensure safe and effective care.

This position is based in the community with some Long Covid face to face clinics taking place at The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford + Whipton). This post predominantly involves virtual working and assisting with group sessions. This post will be static within a clinical speciality area, but there may be a requirement for the post holder to work flexibly in other areas as required.

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week. 4 days per week 08:30 - 16:30

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Nicole Challacombe Clinical Lead Physiotherapist on 07503215167, [e-mail]

This is a fixed term contract until 31/03/2026. 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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

Honiton Hospital

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2DE

Employer's website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/