Band 6 Stroke and Neuro Physiotherapist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Newton Abbot or Torbay, TQ12 2TSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 September 2026
10 days leftJob description
The primary function of this role is to provide a high standard of physiotherapy, to people with stroke and neurological conditions in the inpatient a...
This post will form part of a Neuro Physiotherapy rotation, which also includes:
- Rotation through different parts of the Stroke and Neuro service.
- There may be a requirement to work within different service areas as workload demands
- The post-holder will provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment including assessment of people with complex physical disability
- This role includes shifts rostered to work Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
- We may consider a band 5-6 developmental post depending on experience.
The Acute stroke unit is based at Torbay Hospital and admits 650 people with stroke each year; the stroke and neuro rehabilitation unit is at Templer ward Newton Abbot Hospital and admits 240 people with stroke each year. Templer ward is a rehab unit with 15 stroke beds and 5 neuro rehab beds.
The community teams with sites at Paignton and Newton Abbot provide a stroke ESD service as well as a service for urgent input for people with other neurological conditions and longer-term rehabilitation.
On the wards the post holder will be expected to contribute to providing rehabilitation to all patients. There is an expectation that when working in the community the post holder will see an average of at least 4 community visits per day with a higher number of contacts when seeing people as outpatients or using remote technology
Why work with us- Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Current HCPC certificate
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field in rotations
- Post-graduate experiences including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post. Providing a broad range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Experience of providing stroke care in the UK at a minimum of band 5 level
Desirable: - Previous experience, at Band 6 level, in stroke or neurology
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and older people condition
- To possess expert therapeutic handling skills
- Proven ability to work as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
- Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors
- Basic resuscitation, updated annually
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Standard keyboard skills
- Presentation skills
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
- Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Ability to work in the community without direct supervision
- Able to contribute to weekend working rota
- Must have a current driving licence and be able to transport self and occasionally passengers or equipment by vehicle within the community
Desirable
- To be able to provide education and advice on ergonomic risk assessment and continuing management, to patients and members of the multidisciplinary team / family /carers
- Experience of implementation of clinical guidelines
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
7 September 2026
Last checked
9 September 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Explore related