Clinical Lead Physiotherapist – Intermediate Care & Community (Band 7)
Newton Abbot Locality | Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Imagine finishing your working day knowing you’ve made a real difference — and still having time to walk along the coast, explore Dartmoor, or enjoy life in a friendly Devon market town.
We are seeking an inspirational Clinical Lead Physiotherapist to provide professional and clinical leadership within our Intermediate Care & Community Therapy service in the Newton Abbot locality.
This is a pivotal role within the locality leadership structure, combining strategic influence, hands ‑ on clinical work and the opportunity to shape community services that truly matter to people’s lives.
You’ll be supported by a strong, approachable locality leadership team and will have access to a Clinical Development Lead, offering guidance, mentorship and support for your ongoing clinical expertise and leadership development. This is a role where you will feel valued, supported and able to grow.
Based in Newton Abbot, this role offers a genuine work–life balance, with easy access to the coast, Exeter and Dartmoor — making it an ideal location for those looking to combine career progression with quality of life.
As Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, you will:
- Provide professional and clinical leadership for the Physiotherapy team within the Newton Abbot locality
- Be an active member of the locality management team, contributing to service development and strategic planning
- Support, supervise and develop staff, promoting a positive learning culture
- Maintain an advanced clinical caseload within Intermediate Care and Community settings
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high ‑ quality, patient ‑ centred care
- Support service improvement, innovation and consistent clinical governance
Why Work With Us
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is proud of its strong community focus, supportive leadership culture and commitment to staff wellbeing.
Our Intermediate Care & Community Therapies Team is multidisciplinary, experienced and known for its friendly, flexible and can ‑ do approach. We work closely together to support people ,predominantly older adults to maintain independence and recover in their own homes and communities.
Newton Abbot offers the best of Devon living:
- A vibrant market town with excellent local amenities
- Close proximity to the coast, perfect for walking, swimming or water sports
- Easy access to Exeter for culture, transport links and city life
- On the edge of Dartmoor, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts
We are passionate about developing our people and offer clear access to clinical and leadership development, including dedicated Clinical Development Lead support.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and requirements.
Additional information
- The post requires flexible working, including participation in seven ‑ day services (weekends and bank holidays)
- Ability to travel across the locality is required
- Informal conversations are actively encouraged — please contact us to discuss the role and the team
Join us at Newton Abbot’s Intermediate Care and Community Therapy team and make a real difference every single day — all while living your best life in beautiful South Devon.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust!
