Job Description

Exciting new opportunity for a part time specialist physiotherapist to join our Community Stroke and Neurology Rehabilitation Service. The post will be based in mid and north Cornwall. The service provides specialist assessment and rehabilitation for patients with a wide variety of acquired and progressive neurological conditions, including Stroke. This friendly, enthusiastic and dynamic team are aiming to expand, increasing therapy clinics. You will be working with experienced health care professionals as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team who will give support, joint working, regular supervision, appraisal, in-service training programme and a real commitment to professional development for you to reach your full potential.



The ideal candidate will have experience of working with stroke or neurological conditions, rehabilitation experience, excellent communication skills, team working, time management, and a flexible approach.



If you have a passion for stroke and neurology and wish to enhance your development in a proactive and supportive team, we look forward to hearing from you.



Please contact Nicola Cable, Highly Specialist Physiotherapist on 07500 984215, or Sophie Fairley Highly Specialist Physiotherapist 07500983929 to discuss.

Proposed interview date:

27th November at Carew House, Bodmin.



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.



Main Duties-



To undertake a specialist physiotherapy role for the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluation for the Stroke and Neurology team within Mid and North Cornwall.



To provide an efficient physiotherapy service in the community or clinic setting.



To provide a high standard physiotherapy service, performing specialist neurological assessments for patients , including those with complex presentations and individualised goal setting.



To formulate a treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner with support as required.



To have specialist knowledge in the specific area of stroke, neurology and eldercare.



To promote development of self management of stroke and neurological condition.



To provide education and support to formal and informal carers.



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.



To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.