Chartered Physiotherapist

Posting date:	02 March 2026
Salary:	£30,187.56 to £42,212.56 per year
Additional salary information:	£30187.56 - £42212.56 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 March 2026
Location:	Exeter, EX2 6HA
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	B0592-26-0000

Summary

Job description Post: Chartered Physiotherapist Hours: 24 hours per week, Salary: £30,187.56 - £42.212.56 depending on experience (Pro Rata) Please note this is pending a salary review in April 2026 Line manager: Head of Health and Therapy This job helps young people with vision impairment and complex needs live their best lives by meeting physiotherapy needs in person centred way. Our values People First We put the people we support at the centre of our services. We act with kindness, respect and a positive caring attitude. We always listen to the voice of the people we support. Ambition We believe in the potential of the people who use our services. We are ambitious for them, and for our staff and for our organisation. Innovation We act boldly, take risks and embrace technology so we can expand and improve opportunities for people with vision impairments and complex needs, and can be more effective in the way we work. Collaboration We have a strong multi-disciplinary approach that values teamwork. We work with others to create the best outcomes for the people we support. #TEAM Recognition We recognise and are inspired by the achievements of our young people. we celebrate their wow moments. We actively appreciate the contribution that our staff and volunteers make, and we look after them well. Main purpose of the job To provide Physiotherapy to students and young people as a part of a holistic approach to person centred support to maximise independence and physical wellbeing. Duties and responsibilities Work collaboratively with health and therapy services in facilitating high professional standards of Physiotherapy at the InFocus Charity. Take Responsibility for Physiotherapy provision for students and young people throughout our college, through the extended curriculum, and adult service. Maintain and develop standards of Physiotherapy service at InFocus. Represent the therapy team in multi-disciplinary meetings. Lead and attend meetings as required both on and off site. Complete assessment for prospective students and young people prior to commencement at InFocus Charity or as part of the transition process. Review these assessments regularly and as circumstances change. Take responsibility for the delivery, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of a high standard of Physiotherapy which promotes the independence, physical wellbeing, health and care of students and young people. Take on additional duties which could be off campus as a part of new initiatives of InFocus Charity. Ensure all students and young people have high quality programmes of Physiotherapy which are shared with circle of support within a holistic framework. Provide high quality training and assessment for staff to ensure Physiotherapy is an integral part of the young persons life. Have current HCPC and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy registration and comply with CPD requirements using guidance from both. Quality assure Physiotherapy provision and contribute to the Improvement Plans to raise standards of Physiotherapy. Maintain records in accordance with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and InFocus Charity. Contribute to care planning, risk assessment and goal setting for each young person as well as reports for reviews. Complete regular analysis and audit of Physiotherapy provision for development of the service. Ensuring specialist equipment is used safely and withdrawn from use if unsafe or inappropriate for the young person. To liaise with external professionals relating to the needs of the young person. To support the day-to-day management of the work of the specialist Physiotherapy assistant. To be able to support and run hydrotherapy sessions including writing programmes and progressing treatment plans To attend Rebound training and plan/run sessions for students and residents Safeguarding To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to the Safeguarding Team and record on the InFocus IT system To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the young people and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it To work within InFocuss intervention policies to ensure the safety of staff and young people is maintained To accurately record and assess incidents and accidents on InFocuss IT systems To record detailed and accurate records of daily activities, progress made by young people, care and support given and tasks undertaken To actively support the young people who are unwell by monitoring their condition, observing and recording on IT systems and notifying relevant staff To utilise a range of InFocus IT systems and regularly check electronic communications to keep abreast of changes and respond to requests To be responsible for updating and maintaining InFocuss IT systems to ensure that care plans, protocols and risk assessments are produced and implemented for all young people; within agreed standards To ensure young people are safe and that any safeguarding issues are accurately recognised, reported and recorded in line with our policies and procedures Responsibilities of all InFocus staff To contribute fully to the InFocus community by: Taking responsibility to be a reflective practitioner Taking part in personal professional development Working within and encouraging the implementation of our Equal Opportunity Policy Working within our confidentiality policy Promoting the safeguarding of children and adults at risk Carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with our Health and Safety policies, guidance and legislation Using information technology systems as required to carry out the duties of the post in the most effective and efficient manner Undertaking any other duties as directed by the Chief Executive that may be reasonably required