About this role
Job summary
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Community rehab team currently based out of St Austell Community Hospital
The successful post holder will initially be covering a community rehab caseload and to be fluid in where they work to meet ever changing service need.
The team treats a range of physical conditions , assessing and treating patients in their own homes..
You will join a team of both physiotherapists and Occupational therapists and share an office making this a supportive learning environment
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist assessment, effective treatment and individual goal setting of patients in their own home/place of residence To work alongside a wider MDT within the community including partner agencies, liaising with community and acute hospitals, adult social care and voluntary workers
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be expected to carry out specialist assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner including those with highly complex presentations, and to use advanced clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice to determine appropriate diagnosis and care plan utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options.
This is an ideal opportunity for a physiotherapist keen to develop his/her rehabilitation skills in the communityWe will offer a supportive working environment in which to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills, a structured in-service training programme; appraisal and supervision system.You will be encouraged to supervise support workers and more junior staff, and be involved in the clinical education of students.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC Registered Broad range of post-graduate experience in medical, surgical, respiratory, orthopaedic, and neurological settings
Skills and Aptitude Essential
High level of assessment and treatment skills
Knowledge and abilities Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and others concerning
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address South Restormel Rehabilitation team St Austell
Porthpean Road
St Austell
PL26 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)