Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Physiotherapist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Highweek; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Part-time 25 hours per week

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover in the Newton Abbot area. The role is part-time (25 hours per week) and includes flexible working within the UCR/Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team.

You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy across community settings, manage your own caseload, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe discharges and optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy required.
• State registration – HCPC certificate.
• Evidence of CPD in a portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
• Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
• Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
• Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitating timely, safe discharges.
• Participating in our supportive weekend and evening rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
• Engaging in internal rotation opportunities to diversify your clinical skills.

Education

Diploma/degree in physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Physiotherapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Physiotherapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave cover) Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

25 hours per week (Over 8-6pm Monday to Friday and Sat and Sun on rota basis) Job ref 388-8201708-FC&I-A

Site Newton Abbot Health and Wellbeing Team Town Newton Abbot Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 08:00

Job overview

An exciting 12 month fixed term contract opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive UCR/ Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team based in Newton Abbot.

You will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality physiotherapy services across community UCR and intermediate care settings. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives while benefiting from strong clinical support and development opportunities.

"This is my dream job. Great team, great location and great patients." – Current Team Member

We’re recruiting for an individual to join our Physiotherapy services within our friendly UCR/ Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team in Newton Abbot. Whether you're already working at Band 6 level or you're an experienced Band 5 ready for the next step, we’d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy across a range of community settings. You’ll work autonomously and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, which includes nurses, paramedics, occupational therapists, social workers, dietitians, and more.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
• Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
• Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
• Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
• Participating in our supportive weekend rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
• Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.

Ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary where stunning coastlines, wild moors, a supportive and forward-thinking team culture meet?

Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town, perfectly located with easy access to Dartmoor National Park, the stunning South Devon coastline, and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. With great transport links, a lively community atmosphere, and an enviable outdoor lifestyle, it’s the perfect place to develop your career and enjoy your time outside work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
• Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
• Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
• Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
• Participating in our supportive weekend and evening rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
• Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.
• Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link.
• Our Physiotherapy team is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth.
• Regular supervision, career development support, and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities to supervise and mentor students, apprentices, and junior staff.
• A positive, flexible, and supportive team culture.
• True work-life balance with Dartmoor, the coast, and vibrant city life all within easy reach.
• Integrated working across health, social care, and voluntary sectors, delivering holistic, person-centred care.
• You’ll be joining a team that is passionate about service development and research.

Full vacancy details can be found in the attached Job description and person specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• State registration – current HCPC certificate
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
• Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
• Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care

Knowledge and experience

• Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
• Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
• Experience of primary care rehabilitation
• Experience with Amputee management, treatment and rehabilitation
• Knowledge of up-to-date BACPAR and NICE guidelines for management
• Experience with respiratory management of patients with COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pneumonia, Respiratory Infections, COVID-19 and other respiratory conditions
• Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process

Specific Experience

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers.
• Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
• Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
• Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.