Job vacancy: Clinical Physiotherapy Lead, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Newton Abbot

Job summary

Main area

Physiotherapy

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract

Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment could be considered. Please discuss with your line manager.)

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Job ref

388-7976741-FC&I

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Sherborne House
Town: Newton Abbot
Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/06/2026 23:59

Clinical Physiotherapy Lead

NHS AfC: Band 7

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and requirements.

Additional information

· The post requires flexible working, including participation in seven‑day services (weekends and bank holidays)

· Ability to travel across the locality is required

· Informal conversations are actively encouraged — please contact us to discuss the role and the team

Join us at Newton Abbot’s Intermediate Care and Community Therapy team and make a real difference every single day — all while living your best life in beautiful South Devon.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust!

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy.
• State registration – current H.P.C. certificate.
• Evidence of C.P.D maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
• Extensive post graduate experience in a range of specialties including care of the older people/Community/Intermediate care

Desirable criteria

• MSc in a relevant clinical area.
• Management/leadership qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Working knowledge of a broad range of neurological, musculo-skeletal, respiratory and other medical conditions and an understanding of the multi-pathology complex needs of adults, especially older people.
• Clinical educator course
• Experience of student supervision and assessment
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and guidelines surrounding health and social care.
• Knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice for Older people, specifically aspects referring to Stroke, Falls and Intermediate Care.
Competent IT skills.
Presentation skills.
Experience of staff supervision.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of leading audit and research
• Experience of using EPIC and Systemone for patient note recording

Specific skills

Essential criteria

• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by Torbay and Southern Devon, Health and Care NHS Trust
• Able to work in a range of settings appropriate to the post
• Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

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

Job Description (PDF, 624.5KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Katrina Dwyer
Job title: Community Services Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07971 323889
Additional information: Please get in contact with me to arrange and informal discussion and you can visit the team.

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Clinical Physiotherapy Lead

NHS AfC: Band 7

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Specific skills

Essential criteria

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Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

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