Band 6 Physiotherapist

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.

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• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred physiotherapy to support rehabilitation and independence at home.
  
• Manage your own caseload across a wide range of conditions and levels of complexity.
  
• Work closely with GPs, Consultants, Nurses, Paramedics, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and other professionals.
  
• Prevent avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate timely, safe discharges.
  
• Participate in the supportive weekend rota (no overnight on‑call commitment).
  
• Engage in internal rotation opportunities, including Urgent Community Response work, to diversify your clinical skills.
  

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• 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.
  

"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 on a part‑time fixed‑term or secondment opportunity, for a 12‑month contract, within our friendly 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!

Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town, perfectly located with easy access to Dartmoor National Park, the stunning South Devon coastline and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. With great transport links, a lively community atmosphere and an enviable outdoor lifestyle, it's the perfect place to develop your career and enjoy your time outside work.

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• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications – therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
  
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
  
• Applicants who identify in their application form that they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role (Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website).
  
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text and email – please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
  
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
  
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
  
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
  

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.