Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

This post is based at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple. The team also provide an MSK service based at South Molton Community Hospital. The team consists of support workers, band 5 and 6 posts as well as band 7 clinicians.

You will be responsible for managing a complex caseload, and have advanced assessment, clinical decision making and management skills. You will be supporting colleagues with complex cases, provide training and supervision, be involved in clinical audit and willing to be engaged in research. Working closely with the Professional Lead, Team Leads and other colleagues will be essential to help drive quality improvement. Patients are referred from GPs, FCPs, Consultants, Orthopaedic Interface and other healthcare professionals. We run many different exercise classes across the community sites and are also lucky enough to have a hydrotherapy pool at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple.

You will be supported by both a professional and operational lead to help you reach your potential. There is strong collaborative working across teams in North Devon and across the wider MSK service which covers Exeter, North, Mid and East Devon.

Barnstaple and South Molton is a friendly and dynamic team, who are always striving to provide excellent care for our patients and a great place to work for our team members. We provide the opportunity to be part of special interest groups, where you will be able to work with other team members on project work, training sessions and also the potential to be involved in research trials.

Training and development opportunities are in high supply here, whether you are interested in clinical or leadership development courses we'll support you in finding the best way to grow. We actively encourage CPD and you will have an opportunity to spend time with our range of specialists as part of your CPD. There is a well-established, high quality in-service training program, coordinated by an education lead.

Innovation is central to Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) at the Royal Devon. We are not afraid of adopting new projects like running BOOST classes for stenotic back pain patients or being involved in research trials like the AFTER trial for ankle fractures, GRASP for rotator cuff pain and ProFHER for proximal humeral fractures. We continue our out of the box thinking with the development of new roles, a good example of this is the Research and Innovation Lead role we created within AHPs. An example of a Trust wide initiative is the use of our electronic patient record, digitalising and improving our service to patients.

Support and wellbeing all new team members have a tailored induction and join our award-winning Buddy scheme. Youll have a dedicated buddy to help you find your feet in the first few days and weeks. Not forgetting, your team will be on hand to offer guidance and support, with your manager providing regular 121s and appraisals. Plus, theres Trust wide events and activities focussed on wellbeing.

Working hours A healthy work-life balance is essential, and Devon is a great place to enjoy it. The Telegraph continues to rank Devon as the best county in England, scoring highly for natural wonders, history and culture, luxuries and their readers poll.

Working Pattern: This role is 30.2 hrs per week. We have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department.

Interview Date: Friday 21st November 2025 at North Devon District Hospital.

For further information please contact: Victoria Typaldou, Team Lead Physiotherapist, victoria.typaldou@nhs.net

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.

Benefits

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'll help you get there.

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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll 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'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX314JB

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)