Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary The role will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients and their carers. The caseload will include many acute and chronic care cases with complex disabilities and needs. Some services will also include terminal care cases. You will also be part of a Multidisciplinary team working in a community setting, including Urgent Care Response. You will ensure that therapy input is integrated into the patients care plan. Work as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision and, sometimes, lone working. Provide supervision, training and support to junior staff and students. Work with managers to develop the service in line with patient need and trust-wide developments and to help provide an equitable service across the Trust. Some services are currently required to participate in on-call and weekend work. 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 17 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 185-1276-14280 Job locations Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust South Molton Devon EX36 4DP United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Are you a Band 6 or experienced Band 5 Physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to further your career in the community setting? In South Molton Hospital we are looking to recruit dynamic and highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our Community Inpatient Rehabilitation Team. You will be based on Hugh Squire Ward at South Molton Community Hospital, located in the heart of the market town of South Molton on the edge of the beautiful North Devon countryside. Our catchment area includes the surrounding rural communities across North Devon, offering the opportunity to work within a close-knit and supportive community. South Molton enjoys excellent connections to both North Devon and Exeter, with convenient access to the North Devon Link Road (A361), providing links to the M5 motorway, Exeter and beyond. The area offers an excellent quality of life, combining rural charm with easy access to stunning countryside, coastlines and local amenities. We are committed to developing and supporting our staff in South Molton, striving to create a happy and healthy working environment. We seek a forward-thinking, team-orientated Physiotherapist to join our small but friendly and supportive team. You will work closely with other Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Rehabilitation Support workers to support patients presenting with various acute and long-term conditions in specialities, including Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Trauma, Geriatrics, Vascular and Falls. You will be responsible for high-quality assessment, treatment planning, and management of rehabilitation programs for a wide variety of clinical presentations. You will manage your caseload, including appropriate delegation, and supervise and support junior team members. The post holder must have relevant clinical experience. You must be able to demonstrate flexibility to support the needs of the service as required. Prior community experience is desirable but not essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for versatile, innovative individuals to develop their skills within the community. We wel