Role Summary
- To provide specialist neurological assessment, treatment and management interventions to patients with a wide variety of neurological conditions.
- To be an active part of a Multidisciplinary team working in an inter-disciplinary way, participating in regular MDT meetings and goal planning meetings with patients and their families.
- To ensure that therapy input is integrated into the patient’s goal-directed rehabilitation plan.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision.
- To provide supervision, training and support to junior staff and students.
- To 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.
- To participate in a weekend/ bank holiday rota covering acute stroke and neurology services.
About the Role
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 develop skills in neurological rehabilitation within a dynamic and supportive inpatient setting? At Mardon Neurological Rehabilitation Centre we are looking to recruit dynamic and highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our Inter-disciplinary team for a one-year fixed term position.
You will be based at Mardon Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, located within the vibrant university city of Exeter, close to the Royal, Devon and Exeter hospital. We are within easy reach of the M5, Exeter St David’s train station and Exeter Airport, offering excellent transport links for those wishing to travel further.
We are committed to developing and supporting our staff at Mardon, striving to create a happy and healthy working environment. We seek a forward-thinking, team-orientated Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive team. You will work closely with other Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language therapists, Clinical Psychologists, rehabilitation medical and nursing staff, and Rehabilitation Support workers to support patients presenting with various neurological conditions, such as acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and Guillian barre syndrome. You will be responsible for high-quality assessment, goal and treatment planning, and management of rehabilitation programs for a variety of complex clinical presentations.The post may also include the opportunity to deliver hydrotherapy interventions, and will involve working on a weekend / bank holiday rota with Acute Stroke and neurology patients. You will manage your caseload, including appropriate delegation, and supervise and support junior team members.
We have close links with acute teams in the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the broader community services across the surrounding clusters. We seek to maximise the potential of our staff, and there are multiple opportunities for service and personal development within the role. A highly experienced therapist will offer you regular supervision to support you in developing and expanding your existing skills and knowledge.
We are passionate about patient care. Together, we work tirelessly to promote patients’ independence and improve their quality of life. The CQC has rated our rehabilitation service as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for caring. Our vision is to provide safe, high-quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect.
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 neurological physiotherapy experience is desirable but not essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for versatile, innovative individuals to develop their neurorehabilitation skills within a highly experienced and supportive environment. We welcome applications from those who desire to join a friendly, welcoming and passionate multidisciplinary team.
Working Pattern: 0.6 WTE over 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday preferable)
Interview Date: 25/03/26 (TBC)
For further information please contact: Anna Lloyd (Clinical Lead Physiotherapist) on 01392 404887 or anna.lloyd1@nhs.net.
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)
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
This is a fixed term contract until 07/04/2027. 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 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.
