Physiotherapist (Community)

TN United Kingdom; Honiton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Honiton seeks a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join their integrated rehabilitation team. The role offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should be passionate about community rehabilitation and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Qualifications

• Interest in managing long-term conditions like neurological and orthopedic issues.
• Experience in patient independence and quality of life enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Support skill development and CPD opportunities.
• Work with a team to maximize patient independence and prevent hospital admissions.

Skills

Community Rehabilitation

Multidisciplinary Working

Patient Management

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Honiton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

The HOSM-SAS Cluster incorporates Seaton, Axminster and Sidmouth (SAS), Honiton and Ottery St Mary (HOSM). It has an attractive mix of rural villages and coastal towns, with excellent rail links to London and Exeter. The area is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, ideal for coastal walks, fishing harbours, and beaches. The location offers flexible working opportunities and free parking, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

About the Role

We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join the team in an integrated rehabilitation and urgent care pathway across community services in HOSM. The role offers support for skill development, CPD opportunities, and autonomy in practice. You will work alongside experienced professionals including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehab Nurses, and Support Workers.

The candidate should have an interest in community rehabilitation, multidisciplinary working, and managing patients with long-term conditions such as neurological, orthopedic, dementia, and falls prevention. The role emphasizes maximizing patient independence and quality of life, preventing hospital admissions, and supporting discharge processes. A car and valid driving license are required.

Working Pattern:

The role involves working alongside Urgent Community Response in HOSM on the Ageing Well rota, with shifts over seven days and flexible hours. Interested applicants can contact us for more details or an informal chat. We welcome full or part-time applications and offer flexible working arrangements.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Contact: Leonie Winstanley OT Clinical Lead, Verity Stone PT Clinical Lead

Inclusion and Diversity:

The Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Priority will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

About the Trust

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. It employs over , staff and provides a wide range of services across Devon, including emergency, specialist, and general medical services, as well as community and primary care services. The Trust is committed to innovation, research, and high-quality care.

Employee Wellbeing

We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities. We support professional development through funding for qualifications, CPD, and rotational placements.

Benefits

Benefits include staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, car lease options, the NHS Pension scheme, and the Cycle to Work scheme. We encourage you to apply if interested in this role.