Specialist Physiotherapist RotationNHS
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Are you a skilled and dedicated Physiotherapist with experience in the acute environment and a passion for delivering excellent patient care? If so, this role could be for you. We are looking for someone to join our Band 6 Physiotherapy rotation. The successful candidate will be supported and supervised by the Band 7 Team Leads.
Rotations include: Respiratory, Frailty/Front Door, Acute Stroke, Trauma and Orthopaedics and MSK/Rheumatology/Hydrotherapy.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.
- To provide specialist assessment, treatment, and goal setting of patients on the wards or in an out-patient setting. Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations. To determine clinical diagnosis and Physiotherapy treatment indicated. To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- You will develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the Senior staff.
- To provide clinical cross cover within your team as delegated by your Clinical Team Lead
- To attend clinical level discussions / meetings relating to your area of work as delegated by your Clinical Team Lead
Job description
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksOccupational Health clearanceSatisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checkRight to work in the UKFor further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
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.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.