Team Lead Physiotherapist (Elective Orthopaedics), Exeter

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Team Lead Physiotherapist (Elective Orthopaedics), Exeter

Client: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 23039913daf3

Job Views: 7

Posted: 22.02.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

Are you a physiotherapist with an interest in elective orthopaedics? Are you looking to develop your skills in team leadership, service improvement and the development of junior physios? If this sounds like you then please apply for our Orthopaedic Team Lead position at the South-West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s (Eastern) Elective Orthopaedic service as Band 6 Team Lead Physiotherapist. This position is based at the South-West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre (SWAOC) at the Nightingale Hospital.

This full-time position (fixed term) will carry a clinical caseload of complex patients across the Orthopaedic unit; ensuring assessment and treatment of all patients from pre-assessment and prehab through to post-operative assessment and rehabilitation, to deliver a rapid flow of patients through the service and timely follow-up.

The post-holder will provide management and supervision of the Physiotherapy team and communicate the rehabilitation process and related information to patients and relatives. They will be responsible for monitoring therapy performance and outcomes across the unit.

The post holder will assist with the training and development of less experienced staff, undergraduates, and other professionals as required and contribute to the development and delivery of a safe and effective, evidence-based service.

Working hours: The post will be across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays. Hours of work will be between 8am and 8pm.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Liv Haynes, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. This is a fixed term contract. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity.

Inclusivity Statement: 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.

Preference: Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Closing Statement: The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

About Us: 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).

Benefits:

• 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 would love to hear from you.