Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist (Acute Frailty)

Rdehospital
Exeter
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Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 secondment to promote rapid assessments, discharges and rehab interventions to build high quality Acute Frailty therapy intervention as part of a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) on our Acute Frailty Unit (AFU-Capener Ward). This would be delivered as part of the Admission Avoidance Service.

About the Role

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

More detail about the role

This would be an ideal opportunity for someone interested in leading a test of change to build an efficient, effective and high-quality therapy service with a special interest in Acute Frailty, and wanting to expand their skills in project management, audits and test of change management. The post would develop skills and knowledge in frailty management, assessment and prevention.

The post holder would be responsible for providing consistent staffing to the Acute Frailty Unit, developing the Admission Avoidance Service on the Acute Frailty Unit and collecting data to reflect the outcome of this test of change. The post holder would be supported by the Admission Avoidance team and have opportunity to work within front door areas to develop Admission Avoidance skills, but primarily be based to lead the Admission Avoidance Service on the Acute Frailty Unit.

This position offers opportunities to build leadership experience while supporting and supervising rehabilitation support workers.

Please see details in the role summary and the job description

Working Pattern:Cover across 7 days. Mainly Monday - Friday, 1 weekend to be covered per roster period.

Interview Date:To be confirmed

For further information please contact:Megan Foss, Clinical Lead Tel: Email:

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026-7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date,, remuneration will be based on the 2025-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers )

This is a fixed term contract until 15/11/2026. 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 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.

Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist (Acute Frailty)

  • Salary Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117per annum pro rata
  • Frequency Annual
  • Vacancy Reference 185-423-12720
  • Contract Type Fixed Term
  • Closing Date 27 March, 2026
  • Job Category Physiotherapy
  • Staff Group Allied Health Professionals


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