Team Lead Physiotherapist & Trauma

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a skilled Team Lead Physiotherapist specializing in Trauma & Orthopaedics. This role involves providing clinical leadership and managing junior physiotherapy staff. Candidates should have completed basic grade rotations and possess experience in patient rehabilitation. The position offers a permanent full-time contract, requiring participation in weekend duties and an on-call rota. Competitive salary and a range of staff benefits await the successful applicant.

Benefits

Access to occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Qualifications

• Completed basic grade rotations in physiotherapy.
• Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• Ability to manage and supervise physiotherapy teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clinical expertise to the trauma service.
• Manage and supervise junior physiotherapy staff.
• Ensure safe and timely patient discharges.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Patient-focused rehabilitation

Team management

Education

Relevant physiotherapy degree

Job description

Are you a physiotherapist who has completed their basic grade rotations and keen to gain more experience in the specialty of Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O)? Are you looking to develop your skills in team leadership and the development of junior physios and under graduate physiotherapy students? If this sounds like you then please apply for our T&O Team Lead Physiotherapist position.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as Team Lead Physiotherapist for Trauma on the Royal Devon and Exeter (Wonford) hospital site within the historic city of Exeter.

The Royal Devon is a welcoming Trust, focused on valuing a person’s differences and encouraging them to grow and flourish in their role in healthcare. It is set in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK with easy access to the coast and the Dartmoor national park.

The post-holder is responsible for providing leadership & clinical expertise to the Trauma & Orthopaedic inpatient service at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre, and will work closely with the Fracture clinic team.

The post-holder is responsible for their own workload within the designated clinical area including the assessment and treatment of patients on a day-to-day basis and providing patient focused rehabilitation. The caseload will include multi-trauma, post ITU rehabilitation and spinal injury.

The post-holder will be responsible for themanagement and supervision of the physiotherapy team including training and development of junior and unregistered staff. They will also support their occupational therapy colleagues in ensuring safe and timely discharges.

The workload may vary in response to Trust-wide capacity pressures, for example management of medical patients that are out-lied to trauma wards. Caseloads will be flexible and at times will include provision of service to other areas of the Trust.

This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) and will require regular weekend working and participation in the emergency on-call respiratory rota.

Working Pattern:Mon-Fri 8:15-16:30 (weekends and bank holiday duties allocated on a rota basis

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Please note, t his is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

For further information please contact:Sarah Chase - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. [e-mail] 07557 489955.

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 TrustandNorthern 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, click here to find out more

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.

• Salary Band 6: £38,682-£46,580 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-480-12434
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 17 February, 2026
• Job Category Physiotherapy
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals