Team Lead Physiotherapist (Stroke)

providing specialist neuro-physiotherapy interventions to patients across the acute and rehabilitation beds for stroke. It also involves undertaking assessment of respiratory conditions, supporting any medical outliers that are admitted and assessing the patients functional ability, liaising with patients, their support networks and wider agencies to plan and facilitate effective discharges from the acute hospital environment. Whilst the post holder will frequently be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner there will be strong links with the multidisciplinary team working in the hospital. There is a requirement to provide supervision, training and support to junior staff and students. There will also be an opportunity to work with managers to develop the service in line with patient need and trust wide developments. This full-time post carries an expectation to work flexibly over 7 days, including weekend and on-call commitments. Working Pattern, Monday - Friday 8:15-16:30

weekends, bank holiday and on-call duties on a rota basis, Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Rob Wickins, Head of Acute Physiotherapy on robert.wickins@nhs.net / 6 This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. 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. Benefits 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'll help you get there. 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're 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'll benefit from access to our own
comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll 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'd love to hear from you.
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