MSK (Musculoskeletal) Physiotherapist

Job Title: MSK (Musculoskeletal) Physiotherapist
Location: Tiverton and District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5hrs per week, Monday Friday)
Date Posted: 03 August 2026
Closing Date: 16 August 2026
Reference: 185-35892-13853

Job Summary
Are you a Band 5 Physiotherapist eager to advance your skills and specialise in a Musculoskeletal role? Join our innovative and supportive team at the Royal Devon, where your growth is our priority.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Physiotherapist to join our friendly MSK service. This role is ideal for an experienced Band 5 who is looking to develop into a specialist position.

Main Duties of the Job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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.

More Detail About the Role
This post is a substantive position based in the Eastern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Team at Tiverton and Cullompton. The post will be based across Tiverton & District Hospital and Culm Valley Integrated Health Centre.

You will provide musculoskeletal assessment and treatment for a wide range of patients, referred from Primary Care GPs/First Contact Practitioners, Fracture clinic, Orthopaedic Surgery, Secondary Care Consultants, and other Healthcare Professionals.

This is a varied role which includes different exercise classes across the hospital sites and in local leisure centres.

Your Team
You will be supported by a team of experienced clinicians to help you reach your potential and you will be involved in mentoring Support Workers and undergraduate physiotherapy students.

We are a friendly and dynamic team, who are always striving to provide excellent care for our patients. 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 will 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.

Innovation is central to Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) at the Royal Devon. Teams are involved in supporting research trials and we are exploring different models for first appointments to best meet patient needs.

Support and Wellbeing
All new team members have a tailored induction and join our award-winning Buddy scheme. You will 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 regular 121s and appraisals. Plus, there is Trust wide events and activities focussed on wellbeing.

Working Pattern
This role is full-time (37.5hrs per week) Monday Friday. We have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department.

Interview Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026
For further information please contact: Luke Gaffney or Victoria Wilkins, on luke.gaffney5@nhs.net / victoria.wilkins1@nhs.net

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.

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.

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.