FAQs
What is the job title of the position being advertised?
The job title is Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Lead.
Where is the position located?
The position is located in Newton Abbot, South Devon.
What is the band level for this role?
This role is a Band 7 position.
What are the main responsibilities of the Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Lead?
The main responsibilities include providing clinical and professional leadership to the Intermediate Care team, shaping service delivery, working with GP practices and care homes, leading multidisciplinary teams, and some operational oversight beyond the locality.
Can you describe the team dynamic?
The role is within a supportive, flexible multidisciplinary team with a strong "can-do" approach, adapting together to meet changing service demands.
What leadership support is offered in this role?
You will receive peer support across the Trust, guidance from senior locality and trust-wide professional leaders, access to a Clinical Development Lead for ongoing growth, and coaching and mentoring.
What is the focus of the integrated services?
The focus is on helping people stay well, remain at home, and live independently for as long as possible, avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.
What makes Newton Abbot a desirable location to work?
Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town that offers an excellent work–life balance with Dartmoor and the South Devon coastline nearby, as well as close proximity to Exeter and Plymouth for shopping and leisure activities.
Who can I contact for further details or informal visits?
You can contact Kat Dwyer, the Newton Abbot Locality Community Service Manager, at Katrina.dwyer@nhs.net or by telephone at 07971323889.
What is the nature of the role in terms of work and life balance?
The role offers a good balance between professional challenge and quality of life, ideal for those who value both.