Team Lead Physiotherapist (Elective Orthopaedics)

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Team Lead Physiotherapist in Elective Orthopaedics. This role involves managing a clinical caseload, supervising a team, and contributing to service improvement at the South-West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre. Ideal for physiotherapists looking to enhance their leadership skills while providing high-quality patient care.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Occupational health services

Funding for qualifications and CPD

Staff discounts on shopping

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Interest in elective orthopaedics.
• Experience in managing complex patients.
• Ability to train and develop junior physiotherapists.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical caseload of complex patients.
• Supervise Physiotherapy team and monitor performance.
• Facilitate patient flow and timely follow-up.

Skills

Team leadership

Service improvement

Patient rehabilitation

Job description

Vacancies: Team Lead Physiotherapist (Elective Orthopaedics)

Role Summary

Are you a physiotherapist with an interest in elective orthopaedics? Are you looking to develop your skills in team leadership, service improvement, and the development of junior physiotherapists? If so, please apply for our Orthopaedic Team Lead position at the South-West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre.

About the Role

For detailed information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More about the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s (Eastern) Elective Orthopaedic service as a Band 6 Team Lead Physiotherapist. While part of the Royal Devon’s Physiotherapy service, this position is based at the South-West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre (SWAOC) at the Nightingale Hospital.

This 37.5-hour/week position (fixed term for 12 months) involves managing a clinical caseload of complex patients across the Orthopaedic unit, ensuring assessment and treatment from pre-assessment and prehab to post-operative assessment and rehabilitation, facilitating a rapid patient flow and timely follow-up.

The post-holder will manage and supervise the Physiotherapy team, communicate the rehabilitation process to patients and relatives, and monitor therapy performance and outcomes across the unit.

Additionally, they will assist in training and developing less experienced staff, including undergraduates and other professionals, contributing to a safe, effective, evidence-based service.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays, between 8am and 8pm.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information, please contact: Liv Haynes, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, [e-mail] / 01392 908522

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Current NHS employees may consider this a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, recognizing the benefits of 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 the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, integrating the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Covering Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, our workforce exceeds 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. We serve over 615,000 people across more than 2,000 square miles, providing a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also deliver integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and homes. Our state-of-the-art equipment and strong academic links position us at the forefront of research and innovation.

Our values guide all we do. Click here to learn more.

It is an exciting time to join the Royal Devon as you help shape our services during our ongoing integration.

Looking after our staff is a priority.

We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and benefits such as 27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 33 days with holidays. Our occupational health services include counseling and wellbeing activities. We support your professional growth through funding for qualifications, CPD, and placements.

Financial benefits include:

• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure
• Technology and home appliance purchase schemes
• Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• Salary sacrifice options, including nursery services
• Car lease schemes
• The NHS Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If interested, we look forward to hearing from you.

Team Lead Physiotherapist (Elective Orthopaedics)

• Salary: Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro-rata
• Frequency: Annual
• Vacancy Reference: 185-63303-10644
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Closing Date: 04 June 2025
• Job Category: Physiotherapy
• Staff Group: Allied Health Professionals