Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Over 8.30-4.30pm over 4 or 5 days. Sat and Sun on rota basis)
- Job ref
- 388-7521025-FC&I
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kings Ash House
- Town
- Paignton
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Community Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Are you looking for your next physiotherapy challenge with sea views and supportive colleagues?
Come and join our Paignton & Brixham Community Physio team, where you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll discover a lifestyle, a community, and a team that values you.
We’re looking for a dynamic and HCPC-registered Physiotherapist to join our friendly, supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment where you can make a real difference to patients' lives.
Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy across a range of community settings. You’ll work autonomously and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, which includes nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, dietitians, and more.
Your day-to-day will include:
· Providing expert care in patients’ homes and care homes.
· Managing your own caseload across varied and often complex conditions.
· Working closely with GPs and wider healthcare professionals to prevent hospital admissions and support early discharges.
This role involves working across the community team and also as part of the Therapy team in Brixham hospital.
You will also be expected to help support the IC weekend rota & the Brixham hospital bank holiday rota at times.
Working for our organisation
Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link above.
· Our Physiotherapy team is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth. We offer career development conversations, clinical supervision, and access to CPD opportunities to help you thrive
· We are a sociable & supportive Team: We’re a genuinely friendly group who love what we do. You’ll find open communication, clinical support, and people who lift each other up.
· Great Work-Life Balance: With nature on your doorstep, you’ll enjoy the chance to unwind after work with beach walks, paddleboarding, or just soaking in the views.
· Career Growth: You’ll access strong professional development support, in-service training, and opportunities to supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
· Integrated Working: Experience true multi-disciplinary collaboration that helps deliver holistic care to our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Personal Specifications for full details.
We are looking for:
· HCPC-registered physiotherapist with relevant NHS or equivalent experience
· Broad clinical experience including MSK, neuro, respiratory and elderly care
· Able to work independently and manage risk, including lone working in the community
· Someone who thrives in a fast-paced but friendly environment
· A driver with access to a vehicle for community visits
If you’re excited about this role and the lifestyle it offers, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact us — we’d be delighted to show you around!
Apply today and take the next step in your career journey with us at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust!
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- State registration – current HCPC certificate
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Experience within the NHS including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers
- Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
- Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings
Desirable criteria
- Experience of primary care rehabilitation
- Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit.
- Competent IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care.
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
- Rachel Steer
- Job title
- Paignton & Brixham Community Physio Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 697314
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