Physiotherapist jobs in United Kingdom

Job summary

37.5 hours per week.

This is a permanent role within the DTA Pathway

Livewell Southwest is one of the largest independent social enterprises in England. We work as part of the NHS family in a similar way to GPs, dentists and pharmacies. Our 3,000-strong workforce delivers health and social care to people in Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon, as well as specialist services to people living in parts of Cornwall and Devon. Livewell Southwest champions a positive work-life balance and offers multiple flexible working options.

Livewell Southwest are currently looking for Band 6 Physiotherapist to work within the Discharge to Assess Pathway. Working alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapist, Nurses, Therapy support workers and Social care Practitioners, the role requires you to undertake functional and statutory assessments on behalf of Livewell Southwest.

Livewell Southwest is fully committed to an integrated health and social care workforce which operates a shared skills model, whilst adhering to core principles of the therapeutic role.

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. We recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Physiotherapist with a can do attitude to join our award winning patient centred team. DTA are committed to client centred care and have a culture of shared learning, integrated working and promote positive risk taking

Physiotherapy is a valued discipline within the MDT and you will gain great satisfaction in using your theraputic skills, in collaboration with trusted health and social care colleagues, to work with patients during their reablement journey. We have many exciting projects, opportunities to expand and develop skills and your career within the service.

All Livewell SW staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Staff are supported with regular training programmes to meet team competencies, as well as encouragement to attend relevant professional courses and engage in service development.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

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. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

B9832-2025-PTA-1525

Job locations

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

Job description Job responsibilities

The Role

As Band 6 Physiotherapist you will play a critical role in the Discharge to Assess multidisciplinary team, covering.

We will consider applications for people seeking full and part time posts and flexible hours.

Work with the wider MDT to provide specialist Physiotherapy assessments and interventions

To provide a specialist, high quality physiotherapy service within DTA.

To provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education to individuals who come through the Discharge to Assess process who may have a range of conditions and presentations.

To provide advice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, patients, carers, relatives, or other non-professional contacts.

To be an integral member of the MDT providing education, training and dissemination of information to all healthcare professionals.

To be an autonomous practitioner, holding a caseload and working without direct supervision.

To continue own professional development in line with HCPC regulations.

Job description Job responsibilities

The Role

As Band 6 Physiotherapist you will play a critical role in the Discharge to Assess multidisciplinary team, covering.

We will consider applications for people seeking full and part time posts and flexible hours.

Work with the wider MDT to provide specialist Physiotherapy assessments and interventions

To provide a specialist, high quality physiotherapy service within DTA.

To provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education to individuals who come through the Discharge to Assess process who may have a range of conditions and presentations.

To provide advice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, patients, carers, relatives, or other non-professional contacts.

To be an integral member of the MDT providing education, training and dissemination of information to all healthcare professionals.

To be an autonomous practitioner, holding a caseload and working without direct supervision.

To continue own professional development in line with HCPC regulations.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• - Experience of working flexibly within a MDT
• - Clinical experience in health or social care / experience in PT approaches and treatment planning.
• - Experience of multi-pathology assessment / home and community assessment
• - Experience of effective caseload management and discharge planning
• - Experience of management, leadership and supervisory skills
• - Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• - Documented evidence of CPD

Desirable

• - Experience of working with staff from other agencies
• - Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or assistants.
• - Experience of written risk assessment in a variety of settings
• - Experience of standard prescription wheelchairs / static seating and pressure care.
• - Experience of posture and positioning
• - Knowledge and use of complex manual handling planning techniques including written manual handling plans.
• - Experience of innovation and supporting service development projects

Qualifications Essential

• - BSc (Hons) or equivalent Physiotherapist qualification
• - Registered Physiotherapist with Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• - Evidence of on-going education / professional development
• - Computer literate
• - Clinical educator
• - Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if this is not first language.

Desirable

• - Evidence of on-going education / professional development
• - Computer literate
• - Clinical educator
• - Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if this is not first language.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• - Experience of working flexibly within a MDT
• - Clinical experience in health or social care / experience in PT approaches and treatment planning.
• - Experience of multi-pathology assessment / home and community assessment
• - Experience of effective caseload management and discharge planning
• - Experience of management, leadership and supervisory skills
• - Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• - Documented evidence of CPD

Desirable

• - Experience of working with staff from other agencies
• - Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or assistants.
• - Experience of written risk assessment in a variety of settings
• - Experience of standard prescription wheelchairs / static seating and pressure care.
• - Experience of posture and positioning
• - Knowledge and use of complex manual handling planning techniques including written manual handling plans.
• - Experience of innovation and supporting service development projects

Qualifications Essential

• - BSc (Hons) or equivalent Physiotherapist qualification
• - Registered Physiotherapist with Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• - Evidence of on-going education / professional development
• - Computer literate
• - Clinical educator
• - Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if this is not first language.

Desirable

• - Evidence of on-going education / professional development
• - Computer literate
• - Clinical educator
• - Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if this is not first language.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

Employer's website

https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)