Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Physiotherapy team at Torbay hospital. This post is full time (37.5 hours) over 5 days, working one weekend every month

The post will work over a variety of wards within inpatients. Seeing patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. The post will work under direct supervision of a Physiotherapist  and responsible for their own caseload.

You will provide exercises, mobility practice and group exercises on the wards. The post holder will also be responsible for information gathering, organising and ordering equipment, participating in the Physiotherapy assistant forum.

Main duties of the job

To deliver treatment and progress treatment plans within the acute setting.

To order, monitor, adjust and maintain equipment.

To disseminate physiotherapy treatment programmes by educating patients and carers to carry out exercises and use equipment competently.

To support with D2A’s. When inpatient therapists are completing a D2A to assist with the visit and assessment

To support non-clinical activities including use of IT, data input, compiling documents, maintaining databases, ordering equipment and assisting the maintenance and efficient running of the service.

Working for our organisation

Please do spend some time learning more about us via the following link. Care to join us?

Our Physiotherapy team is committed to supporting your professional and personal growth. We offer career development conversations, clinical supervision, and access to CPD opportunities to help you thrive.

You will become part of a welcoming and dedicated team where every individual is valued. With the full support of our experienced leadership team and an active peer network, you'll have the opportunity to create and follow a career development plan tailored to your ambitions.

We prioritise staff wellbeing, offering beautiful breakout areas, including the tranquil rose garden at Torbay Hospital, outdoor seating areas, staff rooms, and cafeteria facilities for your relaxation and lunch breaks.

Torbay is a stunning coastal region in South Devon, offering an exceptional lifestyle alongside a rewarding career. Known as the "English Riviera," the area boasts beautiful beaches and picturesque harbours making it an ideal place to live and work.

Living and working in Torbay means being part of a welcoming community, with excellent local amenities, vibrant culture, and easy access to Exeter and beyond. If you're looking for a role that offers both professional fulfilment and an enviable work-life balance, Torbay is the perfect place to take the next step in your physiotherapy career.