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Experienced Trauma/Orthopaedic Physiotherapist band 6

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must provide high-quality trauma and orthopaedic physiotherapy, collaborate with the MDT, educate others, and work regular weekdays plus weekends at Torbay Hospital.
  • You will provide trauma and orthopaedic physiotherapy, support discharge plans, lead teams, educate staff, and ensure patient care across various wards and clinics.

Requirements

  • Provide a high standard of trauma and orthopaedic physiotherapy service primarily to patients within Torbay Hospital in-patients and the wider Trust if required.
  • To work Monday to Friday on a regular basis and contribute to the weekend service.
  • To act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of patients, presenting with a wide range of pathologies, to physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, skilled non-registered staff, other healthcare professionals, GPs, Consultants, patients and their carers.
  • To work with the MDT in identifying appropriate physiotherapy treatments and managements.
  • To educate and train physiotherapists, students and other healthcare professionals in the physiotherapeutic management of chronic and acute conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a high standard of trauma and orthopaedic physiotherapy service primarily to patients within Torbay Hospital in-patients and the wider Trust if required.
  • To work Monday to Friday on a regular basis and contribute to the weekend service.
  • The postholder will work over the acute wards and within a variety of areas according to service needs. This may include fracture clinic, support for day surgery patients, outlying trauma and orthopaedic patients and paediatrics. The postholder will work alongside the team lead offering senior leadership for the orthopaedic therapy and ward teams. The postholder may be required to support home-visits or other similar variances to support flow across the organisation.
  • To act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of patients, presenting with a wide range of pathologies, to physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, skilled non-registered staff, other healthcare professionals, GPs, Consultants, patients and their carers.
  • To work with the MDT in identifying appropriate physiotherapy treatments and managements. Work closely with both the OT’s and discharge coordinators in facilitating appropriate patient discharge plans.
  • To utilise all current discharge services and planning procedures.
  • To educate and train physiotherapists, students and other healthcare professionals in the physiotherapeutic management of chronic and acute conditions.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Physiotherapist role at Torbay Hospital?

The primary focus is to provide a high standard of trauma and orthopaedic physiotherapy service mainly to in-patients at Torbay Hospital and potentially to the wider Trust as required.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The postholder will work Monday to Friday on a regular basis and will also contribute to the weekend service.

Will I be working alone or as part of a team?

You will be part of a dynamic and friendly team consisting of a wide skill mix, working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) on the wards.

What types of areas will I work in?

You will work over the acute wards and in various areas according to service needs, including fracture clinic, support for day surgery patients, outlying trauma and orthopaedic patients, and paediatrics.

What kind of support will I receive in this role?

You will work alongside a team lead and receive senior leadership support for both the orthopaedic therapy and ward teams, alongside ongoing support for self and service development.

Will I have opportunities to educate and train others in the team?

Yes, you will be expected to educate and train physiotherapists, students, and other healthcare professionals in the management of chronic and acute conditions.

What is the organizational culture like in this position?

The Trust provides a friendly and welcoming environment, with a strong emphasis on maintaining skills and competencies while valuing new ideas and service development.

Is there an opportunity for informal visits before applying?

Yes, interested candidates are encouraged to contact the team lead for further details or to arrange informal visits.

How do I get in touch for more information about the role?

You can contact S. Marsden, T&O physio Team Lead, at smorris@nhs.net or call 01803 654528 for more information, or reach out to Bernice Wilson at the T&O team lead mobile: 07721577333.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, there are ongoing opportunities available for professional development and good management support is in place for supervision and achievement review.

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Better health and care for all

Science & Healthcare
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5001-10,000
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a healthcare organisation in the UK that provides a wide range of medical and community services. This includes hospital care, community health services, adult social care, and mental health support across Torbay and South Devon. The Trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring patients and their families receive seamless, integrated support. Their purpose is to improve the health and well-being of the local community by offering personalised, patient-centred care.