Chartered Physiotherapist

This exciting opportunity will place the successful candidate as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary health and therapy team.

No two days are the same in this varied, challenging but hugely rewarding role. This unique environment will offer the successful candidate the chance to work with and impact the lives of a broad range of children and young people all of which have sensory impairments and complex needs.

You will contribute to care planning, risk assessment and goal setting, represent the therapy team in multidisciplinary meetings, support hydrotherapy and rebound sessions, oversee specialist equipment safety, and provide training and guidance to staff to ensure physiotherapy is fully embedded within a holistic framework of care.

You will hold a recognised national Physiotherapy qualification and be registered with the HCPC, with evidence of recent relevant CPD and a commitment to keeping up to date with professional practice and emerging research. With over two years post-qualification experience, you will bring strong clinical reasoning skills and experience of multi-professional working, including liaison with external professionals and the ability to confidently lead meetings.

You will demonstrate high professional standards, accountability in your role, and a commitment to person-centred practice.

InFocus is a charity dedicated to supporting young people with vision impairment and complex needs. Based in Exeter, in the beautiful southwest of England, we offer a range of education, care, therapy, and support services for those who need them most.

Our services cater to young people with all levels of vision impairment, multi-sensory impairment, and a wide range of complex needs.

Our services include:

A specialist day and residential college (16-25)

A care home St Davids House providing a full and active life for young adults needing nursing or social care.

Adult Daytime Services, Jigsaw, allowing adults to enjoy activities and social contact with the full support of trained staff, five days a week

Supported Living houses offering independence with just the right amount of support in four different properties on the edge of Exeter

Supported internships, work placements and work opportunities

Education and community outreach

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…