Role Summary
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical and professional leadership of the team, staff development and clinical governance in relation to the local area and supporting other clinicians regarding patient treatment and management.
He / she will provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education and advice to patients and their carers which will include a wide range of acute and chronic cases, many having complex presentations. He/ she will be part of an interdependent, multidisciplinary team ensuring that therapy input is integrated into the patients overall care plan.
He / she will plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Admission Avoidance Service provided for patients in an emergency base/ward settings and be actively involved in the on-going development of the service to avoid an unnecessary admission or a delay in the transfer of the patients care.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
We have an exciting secondment opportunity for a full time, enthusiastic and dedicated band 7 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist to lead our dynamic team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in our Admission Avoidance Service. The position is to cover maternity leave until>The post involves working within the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Hospital in Exeter. Supporting the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit, Frailty Same Day Emergency Care, Same Day Emergency Care, Medical Triage Unit and the Acute Care of the Elderly.
The team will provide assessment and timely intervention working closely with the urgent community response teams, community support and social care to ensure patients can be returned to their place of residence as soon as they are medically fit.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical and professional leadership of the team, staff development and clinical governance in relation to the local area and supporting other clinicians regarding patient treatment and management.
He / she will provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education and advice to patients and their carers which will include a wide range of acute and chronic cases, many having complex presentations. He/ she will be part of an interdependent, multidisciplinary team ensuring that therapy input is integrated into the patients overall care plan.
He / she will plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Admission Avoidance Service provided for patients in an emergency base/ward settings and be actively involved in the on-going development of the service to avoid an unnecessary admission or a delay in the transfer of the patients care.
He / she will work as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision and at times lone working and be flexible to cover shifts across 7 days.
Working Pattern: To be flexible to cover shifts across 7 days (1 in 4 weekends)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a fixed term contract until //6. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
For further information please contact: Emily Stuart, Clinical Lead Tel:
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.