Experienced Physiotherapist - Urgent and Emergency Care

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their urgent care team. This full-time role involves providing expert physiotherapy services to older patients, leading a team of juniors, and participating in service development. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and a strong background in frailty and rehabilitation. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per year, set in the beautiful coastal region of Torbay, offering an exceptional lifestyle and rewarding career.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Access to CPD opportunities

Beautiful work environment including staff rooms and outdoor spaces

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist is required.
• Broad NHS experience as Band 5 or 6.
• Demonstrated experience in respiratory care and complex discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert physiotherapy interventions for older patients.
• Lead and support junior physiotherapists and students.
• Engage in research opportunities and service development.

Skills

Experience working with older people

Ability to work at pace

Strength-based, person-centered approaches

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist

Postgraduate training in frailty

Job description

Job summary

Are you a passionate and motivated Band 5 Physiotherapist ready to take the next step in your career? Or perhaps you're an experienced Band 6 seeking a fresh and rewarding challenge? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for a dynamic, HCPC registered Physiotherapist with an interest in frailty to join our admission avoidance therapy team who work across our urgent and emergency care areas at Torbay Hospital.

If you're enthusiastic about delivering high-quality, person‑centred, evidence‑based care, like working in a fast paced environment and have a solid background in frailty, rehabilitation, and elderly care, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're happy to arrange an informal chat and site tour are available to help you decide if this is the right fit for you.

Main duties of the job

You will be based in the urgent and emergency care department at Torbay Hospital, covering ED, the acute medical unit, including a contribution to our 4 - 6pm late duty and weekend service.

You will provide expert physiotherapy interventions for older patients. This would include a broad range of Physiotherapeutic assessment and intervention types associated with frail older people including respiratory and MSK.

You will lead and support junior physiotherapists, assistants, and students, while working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic patient care.

You will play a key role in discharge planning and rehabilitation strategies, contributing to an integrated 7-day service that improves patient outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to service development and engage in research opportunities.

About us

Why Work With Us

Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link. Care to join us?

Our Admission avoidance team is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth. We offer career development conversations, clinical supervision, and access to CPD opportunities to help you thrive.

You will become part of a welcoming and dedicated team where every individual is valued. With the full support of our experienced leadership team and an active peer network, you'll have the opportunity to create and follow a career development plan tailored to your ambitions.

We prioritise staff wellbeing, offering beautiful breakout areas, including the tranquil rose garden at Torbay Hospital, outdoor seating areas, staff rooms, and cafeteria facilities for your relaxation and lunch breaks.

Torbay is a stunning coastal region in South Devon, offering an exceptional lifestyle alongside a rewarding career. Known as the "English Riviera," the area boasts beautiful beaches and picturesque harbours making it an ideal place to live and work.

Living and working in Torbay means being part of a welcoming community, with excellent local amenities, vibrant culture, and easy access to Exeter and beyond. If you're looking for a role that offers both professional fulfilment and an enviable work‑life balance, Torbay is the perfect place to take the next step in your physiotherapy career.

Job details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 388-7575668-MUEC-A

Job locations:

Torbay Hospital

Torbay Hospital - JET team Bowyer Building

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

Job responsibilities

Work within acute and emergency care clinical areas and short stay wards with multidisciplinary teams, providing Physiotherapy assessments and interventions and discharge processes.

Provide clinical leadership and supervise junior staff and students.

Participate in service development, audits, and support staff training.

Complete accurate documentation and timely data input.

Utilise advanced therapeutic skills and communicate effectively with patients, carers, and external agencies.

Ensure compliance with national and local policies.

Manage physiotherapy equipment and contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives.

Apply today and take the next step in your career journey with us at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust!

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• Essential: HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist
• Essential: Recent broad range of experience within an NHS setting as Band 5 or 6
• Essential: Physiotherapy degree
• Desirable: Post graduate training in frailty

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Demonstrates experience of working with older people in the NHS including respiratory care
• Essential: Experience of complex discharge planning including Mental Capacity assessments
• Essential: Experience of working in NHS acute hospital wards, primary care and or Emergency Care settings
• Essential: Previous experience of supervising students and junior staff
• Desirable: Knowledge and understanding of complex frailty assessments and skills

Specific Skills

• Essential: Experience of using strength based, person centred approaches
• Essential: Ability to work at pace
• Desirable: Experience of involvement in improvement and innovation work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

Torbay Hospital

Torbay Hospital - JET team Bowyer Building

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

Employer's website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk