Specialist Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal)

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, where you'll manage complex cases and support the development of junior staff. This role is set in a busy department known for its high-quality care and strong collaborative environment. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, ensuring patients receive the best rehabilitation services. With a commitment to staff development and a supportive culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while advancing your career in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

27 days of paid annual leave

Access to occupational health services

Flexible working schemes

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts on shopping and leisure

Salary sacrifice options

Car lease schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex musculoskeletal cases.
• Ability to support and train junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of musculoskeletal patients.
• Provide training and supervision to junior and non-qualified staff.

Skills

Assessment and treatment skills

Holistic mindset

Supervision and training

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist to join our forward-thinking MSK rehabilitation team at Heavitree Hospital, Physiotherapy Department. You will need solid assessment/treatment skills and be able to work with a holistic mindset to manage a complex caseload of patients. You will be supporting juniors, non-qualified staff, and students with cases, providing training and supervision. You will work closely with the clinical lead, other senior clinical colleagues, and the wider MDT to ensure high-quality management of musculoskeletal patients.

Main duties of the job

For more details about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

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, with some specialist services covering the entire peninsula, extending 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 various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and people's homes. We also offer primary care services, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

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

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

Date posted: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 185-35892-10479

Job locations: Heavitree Hospital, Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

We are a busy department with a high urgent caseload and a good reputation. We have strong links with the orthopaedic teams, with joint-specific ESP/ACPs present in the department. We also work closely with other MSK colleagues and services including pain management, rheumatology, cancer services, and ED. We pride ourselves on balancing specialised rehabilitation with empowering self-management of long-term conditions.

We are a friendly, flexible, and supportive team that faces challenges together and supports each other. We have a robust in-service training programme, and through appraisal, you will be encouraged to develop your skills via internal or external training and development opportunities. If you think you want to be part of this team and can uphold our high standards of care, we would love to hear from you.

Please feel free to contact us or arrange a visit to learn more about the role and our vision for the future.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

For further information, please contact: Stephanie Travers-Griffin, Clinical Lead Musculoskeletal Outpatients, 01392 405031 or [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 actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the advantages of 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 the vacancy when sufficient applications are 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 Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

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. It could also include days off for study, engaging in CPD or rotational placements to hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and can spread the cost of technology and home appliances from major retailers.

Additional benefits include:

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 comprehensive in the UK.

Cycle to work scheme

These are just some of the benefits. If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you.