About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced paediatric physiotherapist with knowledge, skills and experience of working with children with orthopaedic and rheumatological conditions?
Our outpatient service provides specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions. The caseload includes children with CTEV managed through the Ponseti method, DDH, gait abnormalities, normal developmental variants, common growth-related conditions, and rheumatological conditions.
You will become part of a dynamic, supportive multidisciplinary team, working alongside experienced Band 7 and Band 6 physiotherapists who are committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting professional development.
We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our friendly and busy department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist paediatric orthopaedic skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and their families.
Cornwall is an exceptional place to live and work, offering an outstanding quality of life, stunning natural surroundings and a wealth of opportunities both professionally and personally. Whether you enjoy coastal living, outdoor pursuits or being part of a welcoming community,
Come and be part of our team and help us deliver outstanding care to children and young people across Cornwall.
This is a permanent part-time position.
Main duties of the job
This post will hold a caseload of children and young people with paediatric specific orthopaedic and/or rheumatological conditions their families, carers across the age range from birth to 18 years old.
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy to paediatric patients with orthopaedic and/or rheumatological conditions.
To provide Specialist assessment, treatment and goal setting with orthopaedic and rheumatological paediatric patients and their families/carers
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy to paediatric patients with orthopaedic and/or rheumatological conditions.
Some patients may have complex and or chronic presentations. To determineclinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment as indicated.
To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the senior staff.
To attend clinical level discussions/meetings related to your area of work as delegated bythe Clinical team Lead.
To be based at Royal Cornwall Hospital - Treliske -although there may be someopportunity to cover outlying clinics
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro St Michael's Hospital in Hayle West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
HCPC Registration Physiotherapy Degree
Desirable
NHS Experience 18 months post graduate experience
Desirable Desirable
Rheumatology Experience
Desirable Desirable
Paediatric Experience
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).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)