Role Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our excellent community based Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team covering the areas of Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Woodbury in beautiful East Devon. This role will largely be based at Exmouth Hospital. This is a static Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy post.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist Musculoskeletal skills and knowledge as you will be at the forefront of delivering outpatient Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. You will join an already established, friendly and dedicated team of Specialist MSK Physiotherapists who will support you alongside Team Lead and Senior Clinician colleagues who are working across Primary Care and Orthopaedic Specialities. You will have a varied case-load of musculoskeletal patients and conditions.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides a structured personal and professional development programme including regular service-wide and local training, alongside individual supervision, development and review.
We would expect you to contribute to the provision of high quality, patient-centred care using evidence-based knowledge and skills. You will have the opportunity to contribute to service development and support unregistered colleagues and students on placement. You will also have the opportunity to be involved with fracture clinic and orthopaedic day case clinics. In addition to this you’ll contribute towards greater health & wellbeing in the local communities.
Working hours per week, Monday to Friday
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Suzanne Larmour, Team Lead MSK Physiotherapist, on or Joe Gore, MSK Physiotherapist on .
One position is fixed term contract for 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 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over, staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than, people, cover more than 2, 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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
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 are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
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:
1. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
2. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
3. Car lease schemes.
4. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
5. 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.