Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Specific Experience
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Specific Experience
Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers.
- Specific Experience
Some experience working with a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment
- Specific Experience
Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
- Specific Experience
An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
- Knowledge and experience
Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions common in the elderly
- Knowledge and experience
Competent IT skills
- Knowledge and experience
Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
- Qualifications and Training
Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Qualifications and Training
State registration – current HCPC certificate
- Qualifications and Training
Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Qualifications and Training
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
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Specific Experience
Knowledge and understanding of complex legislation surrounding health and adult social care.
- Knowledge and experience
Experience of primary care rehabilitation
- Knowledge and experience
Experience with Amputee management, treatment and rehabilitation
- Knowledge and experience
Knowledge of up-to-date BACPAR and NICE guidelines for management
- Knowledge and experience
Experience with respiratory management of patients with COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Pneumonia, Respiratory Infections, COVID-19 and other respiratory conditions
- Knowledge and experience
Knowledge of the safeguarding adults process
- Qualifications and Training
Post graduate training/experience in rehabilitation and elderly care
Job overview
An exciting 12 month fixed term contract opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive UCR/ Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team based in Newton Abbot.
You will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality physiotherapy services across community UCR and intermediate care settings. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives while benefiting from strong clinical support and development opportunities.
"This is my dream job. Great team, great location and great patients." – Current Team Member
We’re recruiting for an individual to join our Physiotherapy services within our friendly UCR/ Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team in Newton Abbot. Whether you're already working at Band 6 level or you're an experienced Band 5 ready for the next step, we’d love to hear from you!
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, paramedics, occupational therapists, social workers, dietitians, and more.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Delivering high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
- Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
- Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
- Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
- Participating in our supportive weekend rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
- Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Delivering high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
- Managing your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
- Working closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and other professionals.
- Preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
- Participating in our supportive weekend and evening rota (no overnight on-call commitment).
- Engaging in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.
- Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link.
- Our Physiotherapy team is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth.
- Regular supervision, career development support, and CPD opportunities.
- Opportunities to supervise and mentor students, apprentices, and junior staff.
- A positive, flexible, and supportive team culture.
- True work-life balance with Dartmoor, the coast, and vibrant city life all within easy reach.
- Integrated working across health, social care, and voluntary sectors, delivering holistic, person-centred care.
- You’ll be joining a team that is passionate about service development and research.
Full vacancy details can be found in the attached Job description and person specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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.
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This advert is for Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Physiotherapist with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, 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 Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Leave cover). The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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