Vacancies Specialist Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
Role Summary
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our expanding and developing Respiratory Outpatient Therapy team in North Devon.
The post holder will work with the current established team to assess and treat patients with complex Respiratory conditions. The focus is on empowering patients towards effective long-term self-management.
Both professions will enable patients to manage breathlessness and fatigue, to consider the impact on physical function, activity and mental wellbeing. To optimise breathing function through breathing control exercise, relaxation therapy, patient education, and the use of equipment, all which will enable an improvement in a patient’s quality of life.
The role will mainly be in an outpatient setting with occasional digital group work or home assessments.
About the Role
The current conditions assessed and treated by the team are:
* Asthma
* Long Covid
* Motor Neuron Disease
* Cystic Fibrosis
* Breathing Pattern Disorders
Do you have:
* Experience in working in Respiratory.
* Effective communication skills with patients, carers and other health care professionals.
* Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner.
* To participate in quality service improvement initiatives with the team to ensure we are constantly striving to deliver the highest quality services for our patients.
Working Pattern: To be informed at interview.
Interview Date: To be decided.
For further information please contact: Lucy Tomalin Outpatient Respiratory Physiotherapy Advanced Practitioner on l.tomalin@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. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
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.
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.
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.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
Specialist Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
* Salary: Band 6: £37,338 - 34,962 per annum pro rata
* Frequency: Annual
* Vacancy Reference: 185-1513-10214
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Closing Date: 14 April, 2025
* Job Category: Occupational Therapy
* Staff Group: Allied Health Professionals
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