Rotational Physiotherapist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wonford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Physiotherapist who will work as an autonomous practitioner while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include maintaining communication with professionals and providing patient-centered care. Essential qualifications include communication and assessment skills, along with knowledge of hospital discharge processes. This position offers various benefits including comprehensive occupational health services and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Funding for care certificate, degree or leadership qualifications

Days off for study and CPD

Flexible working schemes

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to occupational health services

Staff discounts on various services

Salary sacrifice options

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills must be possessed by the applicant.
• Competent assessment skills are essential.
• Must have a sound knowledge of the hospital discharge process.
• A patient-centred approach to Physiotherapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as autonomous practitioners linked with the multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities to work closely with senior therapists for professional development.

Skills

Effective communication

Competent assessment skills

Sound knowledge of the hospital discharge process

Patient-centred approach to Physiotherapy

Job description

Location

Honiton and Exeter.

Qualifications

Effective communication, competent assessment skills, sound knowledge of the hospital discharge process and a patient-centred approach to Physiotherapy must be possessed by the applicant.

Responsibilities

Whilst the successful applicants will frequently be expected to work as autonomous practitioners there will be strong links with the multidisciplinary team working in the hospital. There will also be opportunities to work closely with senior therapists to enable continued professional development.

Trust Overview

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH Eastern services) is a welcoming Trust, focussed on valuing a persons differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare.

It is set in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK with easy access to the coast and the Dartmoor national park.

Working Pattern

37.5 hours per week. Between 8am-8pm – hours vary between rotations.

Flexible Working

This post carries an expectation to work flexibly over 7 days, including weekends, bank holidays and on the on‑call respiratory rota.

Additional Requirements

It is essential that the applicant has a valid driver’s licence and has access to a road‑worthy vehicle for use at work.

Interview Date

To be confirmed.

Contact

For further information please contact: Rob Wickins – Head of Acute Physiotherapy. 01392 402487. [e-mail].

Diversity and Inclusion

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. 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.

Benefits

• Funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
• Days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to hone skills.
• Healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies.
• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
• Extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, leisure options and tech appliance purchases.
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including 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.