• Job Description

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  Job summary

  We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic Physiotherapist who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care.

  Participate in the Physiotherapy rotational scheme, working across Torbay and South Devon Healthcare Trust sites in a range of ward settings, out-patient departments, intermediate care settings, patients own homes and community . Rotations are 4 monthly. Band 5s have support of a senior mentor, regular supervision and preceptorship scheme. Career and personal development across all clinical areas is encouraged.

  Provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to general musculoskeletal out-patients, in and outpatient trauma and orthopaedics, medical and surgical, neurology, elderly and intermediate care. Community rehabilitation and specialist rehabilitation services. Specialist inpatient services in ICU and CCU.

  Deputise for more senior staff in their absence, taking responsibility for allocating and organising the work of physiotherapy assistant staff to meet priorities on a daily basis.

  We are located in a beautiful part of Devon with easy access to coastal and moorland areas. Offers an excellent opportunity for work/life balance, but would provide a challenge for non-drivers to access all rotations due to the remoteness of some locations. in order to fulfil this role, employees should have access to a car or appropriate transport as public transport options are restricted.

  Main duties of the job

  Daily interventions with clients in a variety of settings including assessment, intervention and discharge planning. Working alongside therapy colleagues and MDT.

  Use of IT systems within the Trust for recording of data and interventions

  Core skills in communication, health and safety, risk assessment, personal and people and service development, engagement in peer review and achievement reviews, responsibility for health and wellbeing, quality and professional practice.

  Maintain and uphold professional standards of Physiotherapy practice within Trust and HCPC guidelines

  About us

  Torbay and South Devon values staff and the diverse experiences and contributions they bring. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation where every individual has the opportunity to make a real difference. So why join us?

  A leader in innovation - integrated health and social care and its service delivery

  Delivery of services from a variety of clinical settings and bases in an outstanding area of beauty.

  A wide range of career opportunities offering 4 monthly rotations across a wide range of clinical areas.

  A positive, vibrant working atmosphere with good transport links to all our sites

  A mindful employer recognising employee health and wellbeing as a fundamental part of our success

  A number of staff benefits

  Our Trust aims to provide high quality, safe health and social care in the right place, at the right time to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full. The physiotherapy service is integral to ensuring this statement of purpose is delivered to our communities. This gives unequalled scope for joint working, skill sharing and learning in a supportive environment.

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  Details

  Date posted

  02 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  388-7291803-MUEC

  Job locations

  Torbay Hospital

  Lawes bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid formal consent and jointly agreed goals. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

  Communication will include imparting comprehensive information on a daily basis relating to diagnosis, prognosis, physical and functional recovery and lifestyle adjustments to patients and their relatives/carers.

  Competent use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to discuss complex information about underlying influences, diagnosis, prognosis, progression of rehabilitation and treatment programmes with patient or carer. This will include patients who may have difficulties relating to complex emotional, psychological as well as physical conditions relating to the presenting complaint.

  To be able to work unsupervised, delegate appropriately and show initiative and competence in information gathering, assessment and treatment & discharge planning . To demonstrate professional attitude and conduct in own working practices and be able to recognise the impact of these on others.

  Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid formal consent and jointly agreed goals. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

  Communication will include imparting comprehensive information on a daily basis relating to diagnosis, prognosis, physical and functional recovery and lifestyle adjustments to patients and their relatives/carers.

  Competent use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to discuss complex information about underlying influences, diagnosis, prognosis, progression of rehabilitation and treatment programmes with patient or carer. This will include patients who may have difficulties relating to complex emotional, psychological as well as physical conditions relating to the presenting complaint.

  To be able to work unsupervised, delegate appropriately and show initiative and competence in information gathering, assessment and treatment & discharge planning . To demonstrate professional attitude and conduct in own working practices and be able to recognise the impact of these on others.

  Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

  Person Specification

  qualifications and training

  Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered

  Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD

  Knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Experience in the core clinical areas of physiotherapy within an NHS setting, either as a student Physiotherapist or in a qualified role
  • Competent IT skills
  • Evidence given to demonstrate knowledge of the relevant NSFs, NICE and clinical guidelines used within the NHS setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team

  Other specific skills

  Essential

  • Experience of decision making, time management and maintaining interpersonal working relationships
  • Ability to manage own time/ workload independently or with guidance
  • Ability and availability to contribute to 7 day working rotas and respiratory on-call rota
  • Evidence of good communication skills, team working and delegation
  • Clean valid driving licence and access to car or suitable transport for this role

  Desirable

  • Holding offices as a student
  • Evidence of knowledge of Trust

  Person Specification

  qualifications and training

  Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered

  Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD

  Knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Experience in the core clinical areas of physiotherapy within an NHS setting, either as a student Physiotherapist or in a qualified role
  • Competent IT skills
  • Evidence given to demonstrate knowledge of the relevant NSFs, NICE and clinical guidelines used within the NHS setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team

  Other specific skills

  Essential

  • Experience of decision making, time management and maintaining interpersonal working relationships
  • Ability to manage own time/ workload independently or with guidance
  • Ability and availability to contribute to 7 day working rotas and respiratory on-call rota
  • Evidence of good communication skills, team working and delegation
  • Clean valid driving licence and access to car or suitable transport for this role

  Desirable

  • Holding offices as a student
  • Evidence of knowledge of Trust

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Torbay Hospital

  Lawes bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Torbay Hospital

  Lawes bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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