Bank Physiotherapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Flexible working
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This Bank Physiotherapist role offers an opportunity to work across the South Devon Health Community, providing high-quality physiotherapy care in various clinical settings including wards, outpatients, intermediate care, and community. The post holder will work flexibly across different services, providing timely assessment and treatment interventions. It requires a confident and adaptable physiotherapist capable of independent work and proactive engagement with multidisciplinary teams. The role focuses on supporting patient recovery, independence, and safe discharge planning.
Essential criteria
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- State registration - current HCPC registration
- Experience within the NHS including experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in respiratory orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Experience in the core clinical areas of physiotherapy within an NHS setting - areas to include a range of respiratory, musculoskeletal, acute inpatient and elderly care, trauma and orthopaedics, community or intermediate care, neurological conditions
- Specialist expertise across a range of procedures relevant to the core clinical areas, underpinned by theory or relevant practical experience
- Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
- Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings
- Experience of decision making, time management and maintaining interpersonal working relationships
- Ability to develop and implement specialist physiotherapy treatment for patients being seen in core clinical areas
- Experience working with a strength based, person centred approach to assessment and treatment
Desirable criteria
- A clean valid driving licence. Own transport.
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- State registration - current HCPC registration
- Experience within the NHS including experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post covering a range of experience in respiratory orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent Postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- Experience in the core clinical areas of physiotherapy within an NHS setting - areas to include a range of respiratory, musculoskeletal, acute inpatient and elderly care, trauma and orthopaedics, community or intermediate care, neurological conditions
- Specialist expertise across a range of procedures relevant to the core clinical areas, underpinned by theory or relevant practical experience
- Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors/support workers
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and participation in research and audit
- Experience of working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings
- Experience of decision making, time management and maintaining interpersonal working relationships
- Ability to develop and implement specialist physiotherapy treatment for patients being seen in core clinical areas
- Experience working with a strength based, person centred approach to assessment and treatment
- A clean valid driving licence. Own transport.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Bank Physiotherapist
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work across the South Devon Health Community , providing high-quality physiotherapy care in a wide variety of clinical settings. These include ward environments, outpatient departments, intermediate care facilities, community locations, and patients' own homes.
As a member of the Bank team, the post holder will be required to work flexibly across different services and teams. This position is well suited to a confident and adaptable physiotherapist who is able to work independently, while also engaging proactively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
Benefits of the Role
- Flexible working to support work-life balance
- Access to the Trust's training programmes and learning resources
- Ongoing support and professional guidance from experienced colleagues
- A rewarding role making a meaningful difference by supporting patients through recovery and their return to health and independence
This role provides a valuable opportunity to broaden clinical experience, develop professionally, and make a meaningful contribution to patient care within a supportive and collaborative health community.
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