Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary Are you passionate and motivated to use your clinical knowledge and assessment skills to support patients rehab journey? In the South & West Exeter cluster, we have an opportunity for a motivated individual, with a keen interest in rehabilitation and promoting independence, to join the community rehabilitation team. This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity until 21/11/2027. Main duties of the job For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. 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 peoples 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. Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. Details Date posted 09 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 185-1460-14386 Job locations Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital Barrack Road Exeter Devon EX2 7WN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. About the role The team supports with facilitating hospital discharges alongside supporting longer term rehabilitation goals, undertaking holistic assessments to optimise a patients ability and quality of life. You will form part of a team supporting individuals across a range of community settings including care homes, individuals homes and provision of strength & balance classes in community locations. You will support joint working with MDT colleagues as well as working as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking clinical problem solving and decision making. Other aspects of the role include supporting with triage and prioritisation of intervention, and appropriate delegation and supervision for band 3 and band 4 colleagues within the team. There is a varied caseload including falls prevention, orthopaedic conditions, neurological and respiratory conditions. To be successful in this role, you will require a wide-range of clinical skills and community experience as well as . You will need excellent communication skills, adaptability and resilience to change. Lone working is required at times The team is well supported with day to day Clinical Leadership as well as highly specialist therapists. There is a structured in-service training programme to help support and guide your development and opportunity to support students and apprentices. There is close working with the urgent community response team and community nursing teams. This role also supports the cluster 8am 8pm across 7 days a week on a rota basis, within these hours to support both the intermediate care and UCR national pathways. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours The service supports 7 day working on a rota basis Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Siobhan Huskins- Rehabilitation Operational Lead Proactive Care on 01392 908616, siobham.huskins@nhs.net This is a fixed term contract from 22/11/26 to 21/11/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. 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 r