Specialist Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a Band 5 Physiotherapist eager to advance your MSK skills? Or a Band 6 seeking a varied role with a better work-life balance?
Join our innovative and supportive team at the Royal Devon, where your growth is our priority.
We're looking for a passionate Specialist MSK Physiotherapist to join our friendly team, working across beautiful North Devon. This position is ideal for someone who is ready to step into a Band 6 role or for an experienced Band 5 looking to develop into a specialist position. We are open to recruiting at Band 5 level for candidates who possess some, but not all, of the required experience and would support you with a development plan.
Main duties of the job
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 stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
This is a rotational post, where you will have the opportunity to work with all outpatient physiotherapy teams across North Devon and orthopaedics at North Devon District Hospital.
You will provide specialist musculoskeletal assessment and treatment of a wide range of patients, referred from both GPs and Consultants. We run many different exercise classes across the community sites and we are also lucky enough to have a hydrotherapy pool.
You will be supported by a team of experienced clinicians to help you reach your potential and you will be involved in mentoring Band 5 Physiotherapists, Support Workers, apprentices, and undergraduate physiotherapy students.
We are a friendly and dynamic team, who are always striving to provide excellent care for our patients. We provide the opportunity to be part of special interest groups, where you will be able to work with other team members on project work, training sessions, and also the potential to be involved in research trials.
Training and development opportunities are in high supply here, whether you are interested in clinical or leadership development courses we'll support you in finding the best way to grow. We actively encourage CPD and you will have an opportunity to spend time with our range of specialists as part of your CPD.
For those appointed at Band 5, progression to Band 6 will be contingent upon the successful completion of competency milestones. You will be supported through a structured developmental plan, with ongoing guidance to enhance your skills and build confidence. Regular reviews will take place to assess your progress and discuss the potential for re-banding to Band 6 as competencies are achieved.
Support and wellbeing all new team members have a tailored induction and join our award-winning Buddy scheme. You'll have a dedicated buddy to help you find your feet in the first few days and weeks. Your team will be on hand to offer guidance and support, with your manager providing regular 121s and appraisals. Plus, there are Trust-wide events and activities focused on wellbeing.
Working hours A healthy work-life balance is essential, and Devon is a great place to enjoy it. The Telegraph continues to rank Devon as the best county in England, scoring highly for natural wonders, history and culture, luxuries and their readers poll.
Working Pattern: This role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) but part-time hours would be considered. We have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department.
Interview Date: Thursday 20th March 2025
For further information please contact: David Holmes, Team Lead Physiotherapist on 01271 322378 or davidholmes2@nhs.net
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 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.
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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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