Team Lead Physiotherapist (Elective Orthopaedics)

Team Lead Physiotherapist (Elective Orthopaedics) Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a physiotherapist with an interest in elective orthopaedics? Are you looking to develop your skills in team leadership, service improvement and the development of junior physios? If this sounds like you then please apply for our Orthopaedic Team Lead position at the South-West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's (Eastern) Elective Orthopaedic service as Band 6 Team Lead Physiotherapist. This position is based at the South-West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre (SWAOC) at the Nightingale Hospital.

This 37.5 hour/week position (fixed term for 12 months) will carry a clinical caseload of complex patients across the Orthopaedic unit; ensuring assessment and treatment of all patients from pre-assessment and prehab through to post-operative assessment and rehabilitation, to deliver a rapid flow of patients through the service and timely follow-up.

The post-holder will provide management and supervision of the Physiotherapy team; and the communication of the rehabilitation process and related information to patients and relatives. They will be responsible for monitoring therapy performance and outcomes across the unit.

The post holder will assist with the training and development of less experienced staff, undergraduates and other professionals as required and contribute to the development and delivery of a safe and effective, evidence-based service.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. The post will be across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays. Hours of work will be between 8am and 8pm.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Liv Haynes, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist on /

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.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Employer name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust