Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave rising to 33 days

Comprehensive occupational health and

CPD and leadership development funding

NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working schemes

Discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an innovative and motivated AHP to join the Mid Devon Urgent Community Response team, working flexibly across Crediton, Moretonhampstead and Okehampton. You will use your clinical assessment skills to assess patients with acute and long-term conditions in the community and support rapid decision making.

We value compassionate, holistic care, flexibility, and the ability to work autonomously, including lone working.

Qualifications

• Clinical assessment of patients with acute and long-term conditions.
• Flexible, autonomous working including lone working.
• Commitment to compassionate, holistic patient care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients in the community.
• Provide clinical leadership for junior colleagues.
• Support and collaborate with the Mid Devon Urgent Community Response team across Crediton, Moretonhampstead and Okehampton.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomy

Time management

Communication

Education

Band 5 therapist / Qualified AHP

Job description

The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team. To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other areas as appropriate as directed by the line manager.

Are you looking for your next challenge in a supportive community team? We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and motivated AHP to join Mid Devon Urgent Community Response, working flexibly across the Crediton, Moretonhampstead and Okehampton cluster. Our integrated health and social care team manages crises in the community, helps prevent hospital admissions, supports appropriate discharge and enables people to remain as independent as possible at home. This fast-paced role offers new challenges and learning opportunities. It would suit an experienced AHP or a Band 5 therapist ready for their next step, with a commitment to compassionate, holistic patient care. You will use your clinical assessment skills and expert knowledge to undertake comprehensive, focused assessments of patients with a wide range of acute and long-term conditions, including frailty. You will practise within your competence and professional code. You will need flexibility, excellent time management, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision, including lone working at times. You will also be a committed member of our supportive team.

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 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust., 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.

You will support junior colleagues' professional development, focusing on their individual competencies and skills, and provide clinical leadership in caring for patients with the most complex needs. Shift patterns will be discussed at interview. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Service covers 8-8 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 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 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 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:

• 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.