Physiotherapist

Job summary 37.5 hours per week. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Discharge to Assess Team . This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting timely hospital discharges and enabling patients to regain independence within their own homes or community settings. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy assessments and interventions, ensuring safe and effective transitions of care from acute services. The team supports patients both in their own homes and in care home environments, working in line with the Governments Discharge to Assess model and promoting a Home First approach. This role is well suited to individuals who enjoy working collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to make contact for an informal discussion prior to submitting an application. All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service. Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline. Main duties of the job To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service by using advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients who have complex presentations with physical, psychological and cognitive conditions. The post holder will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, and work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take an active role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering, developing and evaluating the service, undertaking evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and the teams clinical practice. They may lead on the implementation of specific changes to practice and contribute to service protocols. This job may include supervising and managing staff. This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility. About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert. Details Date posted 15 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2026-PTA-1664 Job locations 200 Mount Gould Road Mount Gould Plymouth Devon PL4 7PY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for People Management. To take responsibility for all aspects of service delivery, including providing leadership to Physiotherapy colleagues, providing cover for staff who are absent and deputising in the team leads absence. Deputising in the absence of the Registered manager/Team Lead can include operational/leadership duties such as supporting triage, waiting list management, attending meetings and delegation of work to Physiotherapy/support staff. To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure, including working with colleagues to maintain clinical cover across the team within the resources available. To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of Physiotherapy and admin staff where applicable. To regularly supervise and line manage both workload and caseload of Physiotherapist/support staff, undertaking and recording line management meetings and appraisals, supporting the attainment of competencies, knowledge and achieving objectives set out in their personal development plan. To take responsibility an