Job Description

We welcome applications from colleagues who are currently employed by the following organisations:



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

Applications from individuals outside of these organisations will not be accepted.



We have an exciting opportunity within the Homefirst and Community Rehabilitation teams, part of the Penwith Integrated Community Team. Our multidisciplinary team includes nursing, therapy, and admin staff who work closely with partners to support rehabilitation needs across the local area.



We are looking for a physiotherapist with community experience who is eager to develop their assessment, care planning, and rehabilitation skills in a dynamic, supportive, and research-active environment. You'll take the lead in assessing patients, setting goals, and supporting reablement across a varied caseload, primarily involving older adults.



We offer a supportive working culture, structured training, regular supervision, and professional development. The team is based in Hayle and Penzance and covers East and West Penwith PCN and the Isles of Scilly.



Up to 75 hours are available--we welcome applications from those seeking full or part-time roles. The service operates 8am-6pm, 7 days a week, including some weekends and bank holidays, so flexibility is essential.



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We would welcome applications from return to practice candidates.



You will need to be able to a triage referrals to identify need and urgency, assess and provide highly specialist evidence based treatment plans for adults within the catchment area, either in their own homes or care homes.



To work alongside the wider multidisciplinary teams within the community which includes partner agencies, liaising with the community and acute hospitals, Adult Social Care and the Voluntary Services



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 4,000 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 13 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 her. 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.



For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.