Advanced Physiotherapist

Job Summary

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• Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
• Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?
• Would you like to play a role in developing a new physiotherapy service from the start?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the new Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish (The Brook). The Brook is a new regional service which will provide high quality care and treatment for people who have learning disabilities or autism and complex mental health needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the assessment and treatment of adults with a learning disability or autism on the unit.

This is a new inpatient physiotherapy service in Learning Disabilities and Autism so a rare and exciting opportunity to develop a service from the start. We are committed to the ongoing training and development of all our staff and offer a range of opportunities for career progression. The building and environment will be state of the art and the service aims to become a centre of excellence.

As an Advanced Physiotherapist in The Brook, the post holder will:

• Work as a clinical specialist in inpatient physiotherapy for adults with a learning disability and/or Autism, providing advance clinical support and with responsibility to ensure clinical excellence within Devon Partnership Trust.
• Act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of inpatient physiotherapy for adults with a learning disability and/or Autism
• To deputise for the lead physiotherapist, taking on delegated responsibilities. Representing Physiotherapy at meetings and events locally, regionally and nationally.
• To take the lead on service development projects, audits and research in order to develop and improve physiotherapy provision within Devon Partnership Trust.
• To manage a complex caseload as required within The Brook as well as outreach into the community, undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including managing clinical risk for own caseload and professional and legal accountability for all aspects of own work.
• To work closely with other multi-disciplinary team members, carers, other services and agencies to promote physical health and wellbeing, enable community inclusion and promote independence via assessment, care planning, individual interventions and training
• Oversee an exercise professional in delivering personalised exercise plans to maintain and improve physical health

About Devon Partnership Trust
The Trust provides mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, and specialist & secure services for the wider southwest region and nationally. We promote good mental health and wellbeing and strive to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on people s recovery. We are committed to coproduction, involving patients, families and carers in everything we do.

We recruit based on qualifications and experience as well as behaviours that underpin our Trust s core values, including quality of care, improving lives, respect, dignity and compassion. We aim to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We support part time and flexible working where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities.

We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted: 03 February 2026
Pay scheme:
Agenda for Change
Band:
Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata (22.5 hours per week)

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C

The Brook, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NR

Job responsibilities:

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy.
• State registration current HPC certificate
• Evidence…