Due to the Management of Change and the expansion of the community function within the Single Point of Access (SPoA) we have an opportunity within Exeter for another Response Practitioner (RP) role.
Urgent and Emergency Care is a fast‑developing area of practice and this is an exciting time to be involved in these new ways of working in this Trust. Over the past couple of years, the UCR Team has been developing its skill set with a variety of different professions and roles to support a wider range of patients in the community so that where possible, a hospital admission can be avoided. The RP role and Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) roles are part of this change, providing a more clinically skilled workforce in the community.
About the Role
We have also been establishing closer working relationships and processes with the acute front‑door services, the Acute Hospital at Home (AHAH), and the Hospital Outreach Team (HOT) team to ensure there is senior medical oversight for the community patients who require it, and reassurance for the teams in supporting these patients at home. The SPoA plays an important role in guiding referrals to the right department or team to provide the care and medical support they require, and having an experienced community presence in a room of acute clinicians has shown how when we work together, we can coordinate the required support in the community, therefore negating the need for admission.
Key Responsibilities
* Understand what services are available in the community; communicate and coordinate this with our acute colleagues, while providing a link with the UCR Teams.
* Maintain and develop clinical skills working with the UCR team and community patients.
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees; therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
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 recognize 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 the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
* 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.
Salary is not the only financial benefit.
Salary Band 7: £49,387 – £56,515 per annum pro rata.
Frequency: Annual
Vacancy Reference: 185‑77512‑13016
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 6 May, 2026
Job Category: Allied Health Professional
Staff Group: Allied Health Professionals
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