Assistant Therapy Practitioner - Medicine (Internal Only) in Exeter

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern Services) as part of our inpatient rehabilitation team based at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We have a substantive, full-time position available as part of a flexible rehabilitation team that will cover the Medical wards. The role will involve providing a range of therapeutic interventions, treatments and exercise programmes to patients and liaising with patients and family / carers in discharge planning and prevention of falls.

The post-holder will be expected to identify and support the physical limitations of a patient’s disability and their functional problems to support the therapy team to deliver early routine assessments and rehabilitation. There will be a requirement to develop strong links with the multidisciplinary teams working in the acute and community settings. All members of the team will be expected to work across all areas and be available for the shifts across 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder is responsible for providing therapy assessment & treatment of a specified caseload of inpatients within the acute rehab service working with both the Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physiotherapy teams. Management of patients will include: assessment and information gathering to identify patient needs; physical and cognitive assessments, development of treatment plans (including review of progress at regular intervals); and delivery of care and rehabilitation. Treatment activities might include following and adapting exercise and mobility programmes; practising personal activities of daily living such as washing and dressing; implementing communication therapy programmes and educating & advising patients and their families about their situation and options for the future.

The post holder will work alongside the therapy teams and provide close liaison with family, carers and external agencies to ensure safe and effective transfer of patient therapy from the in-patient rehabilitation setting to other services. This post may involve delegation and supervision of appropriate tasks to bands 2 and 3.

Working Pattern: Working across 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays. Typical hours 08:15 – 16:30.

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.

About Us: 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.

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.