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.
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
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 6 Physiotherapist roles in Torquay
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching NHS roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Community Hospital Inpatient Physiotherapist with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (29 May 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.