Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 388-8012835-FC&I
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Inpatient Therapy Team
- Town
- Dawlish
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/06/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 30/06/2026
Employer heading
Community Hospital Inpatient Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Full time Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and enthusiastic therapy team based at Dawlish Hospital. This role focuses on supporting the delivery of Physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation programmes for patients admitted to our medical wards, facilitating them to recover and leave hospital as quickly as possible.
If you enjoy working within a rehabilitative setting and have a passion for supporting a home first approach for our patients, then this role could be for you. Our patients present with a wide variety of conditions including general medical, orthopaedic and long-term conditions therefore offering clinical variety.
This post would suit someone with existing band 6 experience who is looking to develop their clinical and leadership skills in a supportive environment. We will also consider applications for this post as a developmental role from suitable Band 5 candidates.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have a broad range of post graduate experience including experience within an NHS health care of the older person setting. You must have excellent communication skills and have a good understanding of hospital discharge processes.
Under the supervision of the B7 Inpatient Therapy Manager you be responsible for the continued development of the Physiotherapy service within the Dawlish community hospital ward, therefore some experience of service development/improvement would be an advantage
As a senior member of the therapy team having a compassionate approach to both staff and patients is essential. Being comfortable working within a team and being able to work autonomously is also essential for this role.
Working for our organisation
We are a part of a dynamic, innovative and integrated trust wide therapy team who have a strong focus on person centred care . We work closely with all members of the MDT, to provide a holistic approach to patient care. We work flexibly and successfully as a team to provide the highest level of care to a varied population of patients.
Our staff are are greatest commodity and we value their development and wellbeing as a priority. We offer regular in-service support including access to clinical interest groups and an extensive education service. We actively encourage staff development through a proactive review programme. We have a successful band 5 rotation scheme and encourage a one team approach throughout our Physiotherapy services across our organisation.
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting role or if you would like the opportunity for an informal visit then please contact Jane Avery , Inpatient therapy lead for Dawlish Hospital on Tel: 07554439141 or [email protected]
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
· Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
· Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
· Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
· Requirement for prolonged periods of intense concentration (to analyse complex information, e.g. during assessments of up to 90 minutes length, taking in-depth patient history, movement analysis and teaching clinical skills)
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for further details of the post. If you have any further questions about the role please contact the recruiting manager
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of health care of the older person
- Experience as a band 5 Physiotherapist across a broad range of rotations including respiratory, Neuro,T&O and hospital discharge
Desirable criteria
- Experience of service development and improvement
- Experience as a band 6 Physiotherapist in relevant field
- Previous experience of supporting student placements
- Staff management experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate training in a Health Care of the elderly field
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Avery
- Job title
- Inpatient Therapy Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07554439141
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