Are you ready to take the next step in your Neurorehabilitation career?
Or are you a specialist neurological physiotherapist seeking a new challenge within an innovative, research-active team? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team of dedicated therapists where your development is prioritised. You will be supported to grow as both a specialist clinician and a leader, with clear opportunities to progress your career.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This role sits within the Eastern Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS), supporting patients as they transition from inpatient care to rehabilitation in the community. The team delivers high-quality, patient-centred neurorehabilitation, enabling individuals to continue their recovery at home.
We are committed to delivering intensive, goal-oriented rehabilitation aligned with national stroke guidelines. This includes developing innovative approaches such as telerehabilitation and group therapy to enhance access, intensity, and continuity of care.
You will have the opportunity to build expertise in specialist interventions including treadmill training, functional electrical stimulation (FES), and spasticity management. You will also contribute to local and regional service improvement projects aimed at increasing rehabilitation intensity and improving patient outcomes.
About the team
The Eastern ICSS is a collaborative, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, working closely with colleagues across nursing, medicine, speech and language therapy, and social care. We are passionate about service development and continuously seek new ways to improve patient care.
Our approach focuses on supporting self-management, secondary prevention, and long-term condition management, working in partnership with patients, carers, and the wider MDT.
Wider Neurorehabilitation Service
The Eastern locality Neurorehabilitation Service includes both the Integrated Community Stroke Service and a Neurorehabilitation outpatient team. This post offers the opportunity to rotate into the outpatient setting, broadening your specialist experience.
We have a strong track record in staff development, with many team members trained to MSc level and clear pathways into advanced clinical practice and consultant AHP roles. You will be joining a service that actively invests in its people and supports career progression.
We are a friendly, supportive, and motivated team committed to delivering high-quality rehabilitation. By joining us, you will work alongside like-minded professionals dedicated to improving independence, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes for our patients.
Innovation is central to therapies at the Royal Devon. We have introduced a range of forward-thinking initiatives, including non-traditional roles such as a Research and Innovation Lead.
We actively embrace new techniques and technologies, demonstrated by the implementation of ultrasound-guided injection therapy across orthopaedic and neurological pathways.
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 8.30- 4.30
Interview Date:To Be Confirmed
For further information please contactAnna JillingsClinical Nurse Manager for Stroke ICSS on 01392 408 910
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026-7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date,, remuneration will be based on the 2025-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers )
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trustand Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
- Salary Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Frequency Annual
- Vacancy Reference 185-1263-12792
- Contract Type Permanent
- Closing Date 3 April, 2026
- Job Category Allied Health Professional
- Staff Group Allied Health Professionals
- Location Heavitree Hospital, Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
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