Team Lead Physiotherapist (Acute Neurology and Medicine) in Exeter

Are you an experienced physiotherapist who enjoys working in the specialties of acute neurology and medicine and has a passion for advancing the management and rehabilitation of patients in an inpatient setting? Are you looking to develop your clinical and leadership skills in a dynamic team of therapists working as part of a multidisciplinary service?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Team Lead Physiotherapist within Acute Neurology and Medicine. This 12 month fixed term, part-time (22.5 hours/week) role offers the chance to provide clinical leadership and specialist physiotherapy expertise to patients admitted with a new diagnosis or relapse of a neurological condition, patients post-neurosurgery, and those presenting with acute medical illness.

The post holder will also play a key role in the management of people living with Parkinson’s disease and older adults admitted under the Health of Older People (HfOP) service. Working closely with the Team Lead Occupational Therapists, the post holder will help deliver a high-quality, interdisciplinary inpatient service and will also provide specialist clinical expertise to neurology and medical patients who are outlied to other wards, ensuring continuity and quality of care across the Trust.

The post holder will manage a varied and complex caseload, including patients with a wide range of impairments and functional deficits following acute deterioration or new presentation. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, development and delivery of individualised acute rehabilitation plans, and close liaison with the multidisciplinary team to support safe and timely discharge or onward referral within the patient pathway. The role also includes management of acute respiratory presentations and tracheostomy care for post-surgical patients.

This role carries an expectation to lead and support a team of rotational Band 5 physiotherapists, students and support staff, taking responsibility for induction, training, supervision and ongoing competency development. Effective caseload prioritisation, maintaining a strong evidence base in line with national guidance, and contributing to service monitoring using outcomes such as patient satisfaction data is essential. The role also involves wider Therapy Department responsibilities, with some flexibility to support other wards when required. Participation in on-call, weekend and bank holiday working is an essential part of the role.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership skills while delivering high-quality care within a supportive and forward-thinking therapy service.

Working Pattern: Wednesday - Friday 08:15 - 16:30 (Weekends, bank holidays and on-calls on a rota basis)

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Emma Dashwood - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. emma.dashwood2@nhs.net (Mon-Wed)

This is a fixed term contract until 30/04/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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 2022, 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 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. Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

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. 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.