Specialist MSK Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal (Internal Only)

Royal Devon; Exmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Specialist MSK Physiotherapist on a fixed-term basis. The role is 15 hours per week and an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, covering Exmouth and surrounding services.

You will provide specialist MSK assessments and treatments, with opportunities to lead exercise classes and support CPD across the MSK team.

Qualifications

• Specialist MSK Physiotherapist with NHS Band 6 or equivalent.
• Experience delivering specialist MSK assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist musculoskeletal assessment and treatment for a wide range of patients referred by GPs and other clinicians.
• Lead exercise classes and run at the local centre.

Skills

MSK Physiotherapy

Team collaboration

CPD encouraged

Job description

Vacancies Specialist MSK Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal (Internal Only)

Role Summary

Band 6 Specialist MSK Physiotherapist – Maternity Leave Cover

Are you a Band 5 Physiotherapist eager to advance your MSK skills? Or a Band 6 seeking a varied role with a better work-life balance? Or are you an existing part-time Band 6 Physiotherapist in MSK, keen to expand your hours?Join our friendly and supportive MSK team in WEB (Woodbury, Exmouth and Budleigh), in the Community Care Group, at the Royal Devon.

We are looking for passionate Specialist MSK Physiotherapists to join our innovative service, which is based in Exmouth Hospital and also provides MSK Clinics at Seachange, Budleigh Salterton.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

You will provide specialist musculoskeletal assessment and treatment for a wide range of patients, referred from GPs/First Contact Practitioners, Consultants, and other Healthcare Professionals.

Classes
This is a varied role which includes the opportunity to lead exercise classes, run at our local leisure centre.

Your team

We are a friendly and dynamic team, who are always striving to provide excellent care for our patients. You will be working alongside a dedicated team of experienced and expert MSK clinicians, including Advanced Practitioners working in Orthopaedic Interface and Community APP clinics. You will be involved in supporting Physiotherapy Support Workers and Undergraduate Physiotherapy students.

Training and development opportunitiesare in high supply here, whether you are interested in clinical or leadership development, we will support you in finding the best way to grow. We actively encourage CPD and you will have an opportunity to spend time with our range of specialists as part of your CPD.We provide the opportunity to be part of special interest groups, where you will be able to work with other team members on project work and training sessions.

Support and wellbeing

All new team members have a tailored induction and your team will be on hand to offer guidance and support, with your manager providing regular 121s and appraisals. Plus, there is Trust wide events and activities focused on Wellbeing.

Working Pattern:To be confirmed.- 15 hours per week

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees

This is a fixed term contract until 26/11/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Specialist MSK Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal (Internal Only)

• Salary Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-35892-14304
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 6 October, 2026
• Job Category Physiotherapy
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals