Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist

The closing date is 29 July 2026.

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join North Kerrier community therapy teams and the Newquay inpatient therapy team on a 5‑month fixed‑term contract. This role requires a flexible, reliable professional who enjoys working as part of a wider multi‑disciplinary team.

You will work with a complex and varied caseload, covering orthopaedics, MS, MND, Parkinson's, amputees, falls and frailty. You will be fully supported by experienced Band 6 and 7 therapists and nurses, with opportunities for joint work, shadowing specialist services and attending monthly in‑service training.

• Assess new patients on the inpatient unit and in their homes, including residential and nursing homes.
• Develop and monitor treatment goals and plans.
• Engage community hospitals to facilitate early discharge and continued rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with reablement services such as STEPS.
• Seek admission avoidance strategies.
• Maintain liaison with the wider multi‑disciplinary team to enable patients to reach their goals.

This role is open only to existing NHS employees in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. Current staff of the following organisations can apply:

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

If you are not currently employed by one of these organisations, your application will not be considered.

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration.
• IELTS score unless the qualification was obtained in English.
• Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team and understanding of team roles.

Desirable

• Experience working in a health‑care setting.

Knowledge and abilities

• Client‑centred approach.
• Good communication skills.
• Time‑management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address:
Camborne Redruth Hospital, Alverton Road, Redruth, TR15 3ER
, United Kingdom.

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