Physiotherapist

Louder Than Words; Tavistock; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent social enterprise in Tavistock seeks a part-time physiotherapist for a permanent position. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams, providing physiotherapy services in community settings, and engaging in policy development. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and extensive clinical experience. This position offers flexible working and a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro-rated. Ideal for those who are passionate about integrated health and social care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

On-site parking

Job share possibilities

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in health and/or social care.
• Documented evidence of CPD.
• Multi-pathology assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients.
• Formulate and deliver individualised physiotherapy treatment programmes.
• Manage a designated caseload and participate in policy changes.

Skills

Physiotherapy treatment planning

Effective caseload management

Excellent communication skills

Supervisory and appraisal skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Diploma or degree in physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Summary

20.5 hours per week. Part‑time, permanent contract. The role offers flexible working, job share and flexible patterns. It is based at Abbeyrise, Tavistock, in a scenic location with free on‑site parking, hybrid pool cars and a digital working environment.

Main Duties

You will work within the Livewell South West Community Rehab teams, alongside occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, support workers and health & social care coordinators. You will provide physiotherapy services in the community, often travelling across Devon and West Devon and occasionally to Plymouth.

Responsibilities

• Perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse and complex physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioural conditions to provide accurate diagnosis and prognosis.
• Formulate and deliver individualised physiotherapy treatment programmes, including manual therapy techniques, therapeutic handling, patient education, exercise (individual and group) and alternative options.
• Appropriately select referrals for inclusion in a range of treatment programmes and conduct one‑to‑one sessions using advanced treatment options.
• Undertake evidence‑based audit and research projects to further clinical practice.
• Make recommendations to the Team Lead for potential changes in practice and service, and lead on the implementation of specific changes.
• Supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students. Work with universities to meet teaching standards.
• Demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment.
• Use verbal and non‑verbal communication tools effectively with patients and carers, motivating cooperation and progressing rehabilitation programmes, especially with those having communication challenges.
• Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload, organising work efficiently with clinical priorities and time use.
• Participate in working parties developing policy changes within the community and ensure staff implement policy and service development changes.
• Work with the Team Leader in developing strategic and operational management of the ward physiotherapy service.
• Provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals, and promote understanding of physiotherapy aims.
• Provide specialist advice and training to other MDT members regarding the management of patients.
• Advise on and prescribe rehabilitation aids, equipment and recommend low‑level adaptations for patients referred to community therapy, in line with organisational policies.
• Initiate, organise and attend multi‑disciplinary/multi‑agency case conferences, liaison meetings and patient reviews as necessary.
• Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and comply with confidentiality, child protection and vulnerable adult procedures.
• All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a seven‑day service.

Person Specification – Experience

• Experience as a member of an MDT with flexible working ability
• Extensive clinical experience in health and/or social care
• Physiotherapy treatment planning
• Documented evidence of CPD
• Relevant post‑registration experience
• Multi‑pathology assessment
• Home and community assessments
• Effective caseload management and discharge planning
• Management, leadership and supervisory skills

Person Specification – Desirable Experience

• Clinical supervision and appraisal of staff
• Risk assessment in varied settings
• Assessment of posture and positioning
• Managing service development projects
• Working in and facilitation of groups

Qualifications – Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Travel and attend to service users across Plymouth and other geographical areas

Qualifications – Desirable

• Accredited Practice Educator
• Recognised first‑line management/leadership qualification
• Post‑graduate training relevant to clinical area
• Membership of relevant special interest groups
• Full and valid driving licence; access to a car for work purposes

Knowledge & Skills – Essential

• Substantial relevant experience within the NHS including broad rotational post experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
• Understanding of PT outcome measures
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Analyse professional and ethical issues
• Supervisory and appraisal skills
• Reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Organise and respond efficiently to complex information
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of health and social care legislation and clinical governance
• Presentation and training skills
• Work flexibly, under pressure, and maintain time management skills
• Apply health and safety and risk management policies, including risk assessment
• Detailed knowledge of assessment and intervention media
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership qualities and innovation
• Willingness to work flexibly across community and inpatient settings
• Full and valid driving licence; access to a car for work purposes (required)

Knowledge & Skills – Desirable

• Wheelchair accreditation
• Knowledge and use of complex manual handling techniques and strategies
• Leading in‑service training and education workshops for PTs and other disciplines
• Applying research to practice
• Knowledge of NSF professional and government agenda
• Environmental control systems

Key Employment Details

• Location: Devon County Council, Whitchurch Road, Tavistock, PL19 9AS (also Spring Hill, PL19 8LD)
• Hours: 20.5 per week, part‑time, flexible working, job share possible
• Contract: Permanent
• Pay: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro‑rated
• Band: 6

Employer

Livewell Southwest, an independent award‑winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon.

Equal Opportunities

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro‑diverse conditions and learning disabilities.

Application

Designation number: B9832‑2025‑PTA‑1559‑a. Please contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires disclosure and barring service checks.