Role Summary
Are you a Band 5 Physiotherapist eager to advance your MSK skills? Or a Band 6 seeking a varied role with a better work-life balance? Join our innovative and supportive team at the Royal Devon, where your growth is our priority.
We are looking for a passionate Specialist MSK Physiotherapist to join our friendly team, working across Eastern Devon. This position is ideal for someone who is ready to step into a Band 6 role or for an experienced Band 5 looking to develop into a specialist position. We are open to recruiting at Band 5 level for candidates who possess some, but not all, of the required experience and would support you with a development plan.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
You will have the opportunity to join our dedicated MSK team based in Seaton and Axminster Hospitals and serving the surrounding community in the heart of beautiful East Devon, close to the sea. You may be required to deliver MSK clinics in the neighbouring cluster of Honiton, Ottery St. Mary and Sidmouth. The post would be ideally suited to an experienced MSK Physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to continue to develop MSK and rehabilitation skills.
You will benefit from working within a network of friendly MSK teams, all providing community based MSK outpatient services and be supported by a Team Lead and a network of Highly Specialised Physiotherapists/Extended Scope Practitioners. You will need to be enthusiastic and keen to learn with a focus on providing best care for patients and a holistic approach to health & wellbeing. In-house training and supervision will be provided as part of this role and you will be expected to provide a mix of face to face and virtual / phone based appointment options for patients. Good clinical knowledge and skills will be required alongside strong interpersonal, communication and ICT skills.
As part of this role you would be expected to support colleagues and students on placement and stay current with the latest evidence –based practice. We have well established rehabilitation pathways including gym facilities at both hospital sites and liaise closely with staff at local community leisure facilities including hydrotherapy.
We are a friendly and dynamic team, who are always striving to provide excellent care for our patients. We provide the opportunity to be part of special interest groups, where you will be able to work with other team members on project work, training sessions.
Training and development opportunities are in high supply here, whether you are interested in clinical or leadership development courses we will support you in finding the best way to grow. We actively encourage CPD and you will have an opportunity to spend time with our range of specialists as part of your CPD.
For those appointed at Band 5, progression to Band 6 will be contingent upon the successful completion of competency milestones. You will be supported through a structured developmental plan, with ongoing guidance to enhance your skills and build confidence. Regular reviews will take place to assess your progress and discuss the potential for re-banding to Band 6 as competencies are achieved.
Support and wellbeing all new team members have a tailored induction and join our award-winning Buddy scheme. You will have a dedicated ‘buddy’ to help you find your feet in the first few days and weeks. Not forgetting, your team will be on hand to offer guidance and support, with your manager providing regular 121s and appraisals. Plus, there’s Trust wide events and activities focussed on wellbeing.
Working hours
A healthy work-life balance is essential, and Devon is a great place to enjoy it. The Telegraph continues to rank Devon as the best county in England, scoring highly for natural wonders, history and culture, luxuries and their readers poll.
Working Pattern: This role is full-time (37.5hrs per week). We have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Zoe Swan, Team Lead Physiotherapist on 01297 23901 or zoeswan@nhs.net/ Suze Larmour, suzannelarmour@nhs.net, please copy in both.
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
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)
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 Trust and 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.
Benefits
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.
