Job summary
Our Highly Skilled Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Lower Limb will be a Specialist Orthopaedic Physiotherapist in lower limb MSK.

Your caseload will have a heavy bias towards the physiotherapeutic management of complex pathology. Includes analytical assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation and management for complex lower limb orthopaedic patients referred by GPs, consultants and physiotherapists. Also Includes radiological and haematological requesting and interpretation (X-rays / USS/ MRI). Undertaking specialist clinic weekly for the management of complex lower limb pathologies.

Communication may well be challenging at times as patients being referred in will have generally already have engaged with MSK physiotherapy and failed to improve significantly, therefore through a combination of empathy and education, engagement will need to be sought.

Main duties of the job

• to be the expert lead in the therapeutic management of lower limb MSK pathology
• to build strong links with Orthopaedic Colleagues - to input in pathway discussions.
• to build links with the council and commercial providers incorporating local gym spaces into usual care
• strong education role working with a team of 60 MSK physiotherapists and exercise instructors
• work along side Foot and Ankle consultants in elective clinics together with working within the hip/knee interface clinic

About us
Why Work With Us

1. Commitment to high-quality patient care

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust focuses on delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred care. Staff are described as caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality, which creates a positive environment for both patients and employees.

2. Training and career development

The Trust supports professional development through training, courses and leadership programmes, helping staff build their skills and progress in their careers.

3. Strong teamwork and supportive culture

The organisation promotes teamwork and integrated working with different healthcare professionals, creating a supportive workplace that encourages innovation and collaboration.

4. Excellent location and work-life balance

Torbay Hospital is located in Devon, near the coast and close to areas like Dartmoor and Exmoor, offering a high quality of life and opportunities for outdoor activities.

Details
Date posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 388-8165064-PC&S
Job locations: Physiotherapy Dept, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To be a Trust-wide advisor and source of expertise on all aspects of the management/rehabilitation of complex lower limb orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions to physiotherapists, patients, other health professionals, GPs and Consultants (orthopaedics and rheumatology).
• To be one of the lead clinicians for the South Devon wide musculoskeletal physiotherapy service reporting to the Lower limb physiotherapy lead providing a highly specialised clinical diagnosis and patient management service and to be responsible for staff clinical training and service development.
• To take a lead role in strategy, planning, development and management of the lower limb rehabilitation physiotherapy services for both adults and children
• To organise and lead the Musculoskeletal Clinical Interest Group for lower limb pathologies delivering training updates and hands on sessions for all MSK staff (50+).
• To make recommendations to physiotherapy manager regarding evidence-based developments to improve patient care and to participate in working parties and subgroups, developing service improvements within the speciality
• The Band 7 clinical lead for lower limb rehabilitation manages services, supports staff with clinical skills and service development, and inputs at a strategic level within the lower limb and wider MSK team. The band 7 will develop their own expertise to become the lead lower limb rehabilitation physiotherapist in the trust within MSK services. With their line manager the post holder will be required to undertake long term strategic planning of clinical rehabilitation areas within trust estates development. The post requires close working with the lower limb clinical specialist staff across the wider South West to ensure consistency of approach and delivery of commissioned service

Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• 5 Years NHS Experience with at least 3 as a band 6
• Post graduate Lower Limb Education
• Evidence of delivering teaching with evidence of interest in Lower Limb Pathology

Desirable

• MSc or Equivalent level of relevant study
• Injection Therapy Qualified
• Evidence of service redesign/MDT working

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).