Community Physiotherapist

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.

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!