Job Description

Please note:

This opportunity is open to internal candidates as a secondment. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.



An opportunity has arisen for a community physiotherapist to join the Community rehab team currently based out of St Austell Community Hospital covering both Arbennack and St Austell PCN areas .



This post is for three months only- fixed term to cover an extended period of leave and as such would provide an amazing opportunity for a Physiotherapist wanting to gain some community experience to aid career development as a secondment or suit a Therapist looking for a short term contract .



Ideally we are looking for a full time cover for three months but would be open to discussing part time hours



The team treats a range of physical conditions , assessing and treating patients in their own homes and on the hospital site and in community settings .



You will join a team of both physiotherapists and Occupational therapists and share an office with inpatient therapy staff making this a supportive learning environment



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.



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



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 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.



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 community

We 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.