Specialist Physiotherapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice options

Discounts

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Community Rehabilitation team based at Crediton Hospital. This post focuses on delivering patient-centred care across diverse community settings, in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.

The role offers 24 hours per week on a 7-day rota, with opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and a supportive NHS work environment.

Qualifications

• Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist role in Community Rehabilitation.
• Experience in community settings and multidisciplinary teams preferred.
• Working pattern: 24 hours per week on a 7-day rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred rehabilitation in community settings.
• Collaborate with Community Nursing and Adult Social Care colleagues.
• Contribute to admission prevention and discharge planning.

Job description

We are a positive and proactive team and adapt to the changing needs of the patients we work with and the service demands. If you are flexible and creative in your approach to work, enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team, have an interest in developing yourself and others, this could the opportunity for you.

We have the exciting opportunity to appoint a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our enthusiastic Community Rehabilitation team based from Crediton Hospital.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The Community Therapy Team work with people with a wide range of disabilities and acute or long term conditions striving to deliver excellent patient centred care. Our work is consistently varied and stimulating covering admission prevention and supporting discharge, and rehabilitation in a range of community settings through medical, social and public health approaches. The Community Therapy Team works within the broader Health and Social Care team alongside colleagues from Community Nursing and Adult Social Care.

Working Pattern: 24hrs per week. Inclusion upon 7-day rota

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Joe Laban - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist ([e-mail] )

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.

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.

• Salary Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-1438-14134
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 15 September, 2026
• Job Category Physiotherapy
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals