Community Response Physiotherapist; Internal

An exciting opportunity to join the Eastern Locality Urgent Community Response Team based in Exmouth.

We are seeking a motivated, skilled and autonomous Band 6 Urgent Community Response (UCR) Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team. The postholder will provide rapid assessment, rehabilitation and treatment to patients in their own homes and community settings, supporting timely intervention to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, facilitate early supported discharge and promote independence.
The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex caseload of patients presenting with acute functional decline, reduced mobility, falls, frailty, exacerbations of long-term conditions and other urgent rehabilitation needs. They will undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, develop and implement individualised treatment plans, and work collaboratively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve safe and effective outcomes.
The postholder will demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning, prioritisation and decision‑making skills, working autonomously within their scope of practice while recognising when onward referral or escalation is required.

8am-8pm 7 days a week. A mix of early and late shifts.

November 6 - exact date To Be Confirmed.

Please note, This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.

Jo Bujniewicz, Urgent Community Response Operational Lead on or 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 was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, 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.

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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.