Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Physiotherapist

Posted: 55 minutes ago

Job Description

We’re recruiting for an individual to join our Physiotherapy services on a part time fixed-term or secondment contract, for a 6 month contract ending May 2026, 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!You will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality physiotherapy services across community 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. Care to join us?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 IncludeDelivering 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.Browse our interactive candidate booklet to learn about our staff benefits and what it could be like to work in our Physiotherapy services!Ready to take your career somewhere extraordinary where stunning coastlines, wild moors, a supportive and forward-thinking team culture meet? 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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tara Paine Job title: Head of Physiotherapy Email address: tara.paine@nhs.net Telephone number: 07788966374Natalie MadgeOccupational Therapy Lead0300 500 4042

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