Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a demonstrably experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our highly regarded musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient physiotherapy team at Tavistock Hospital. This post is also suitable for a Band 5 transitioning to Band 6 on completion of training and competency to deliver MSK out-patient services within University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The physiotherapy MSK outpatient service for Plymouth and South Hams (Kingsbridge and Tavistock) is hosted by the acute trust but provides the service at various locations across the city. This post will be static at Tavistock Hospital, Tavistock. However, the post can rotate through all other UHP MSK clinical sites if there is a service need at both at Derriford hospital and peripheral sites, women's health, spinal follow up, rheumatology, hydrotherapy, hands, fracture clinic and pain management. The successful candidate must have a broad range of post graduate experience including general MSK Outpatients and Orthopaedics, knowledge of neurology and respiratory care would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will join this well-established service to support, deliver, develop and promote this service. Trust is committed to providing both quality care to the local population and supporting our staff. You will be given opportunities to develop both your clinical and managerial skills, through CPD, staff supervision, mentoring and in-service training.
Main duties of the job
To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of MSK / outpatients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for the management of MSK / outpatient clinical and administrative services, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
Supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students and more junior staff; this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Details
Date posted
11 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-AH-C7085723
Job locations
Tavistock Hospital
Spring Hill
Tavistock
PL19 8LD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
See the attached job description for the role, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
See the attached job description for the role, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Broad range of post graduate demonstrable experience including: MSK (Orthopaedic & Outpatient) / Acute respiratory care and Neurology competencies.
* Proven evidence of Continuous Professional Development & values based learning.
* A proven awareness of current NHS and Health issues related to Outpatient services.
* Demonstrable experience of teaching
* Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Demonstrable senior MSK Physiotherapy experience
* Supervisory skills
* Clinical Educator
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree (BSc Hons Physiotherapy) or equivalent.
* HCPC registration.
* Attendance of additional relevant professional courses.
Desirable
* MSc relevant to the area
* Leadership qualification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
* Professional manner
* Legible and concise handwriting.
Desirable
* Proven evidence of personal leadership.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Professional manner
* Legible and concise handwriting.
Desirable
* Proven evidence of personal leadership.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Tavistock Hospital
Spring Hill
Tavistock
PL19 8LD
Employer's website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Tavistock Hospital
Spring Hill
Tavistock
PL19 8LD
Employer's website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr