Physiotherapist

Job summary

Join our progressive MSK Physiotherapy Service and benefit from access to the Cornish countryside and the best surfing beaches in the country, alongside exciting career development opportunities.

An opportunity has arisen to work in a split post between Stratton and Launceston Hospitals MSK Physiotherapy teams. We have a mix of staff both administrative and clinical ranging from Band 2 to 7, including Clinical Specialists, Advanced Practice Practitioners and First Contact Practitioners.

We are looking for either 1 full time or 2 part time candidates. There maybe some flexibility around the locations, so please enquire if you have further questions.

Our service provides out-patient physiotherapy to the local community accepting referrals from GPs, Consultants and Allied Health Professionals, as well as Patient Self-referrals.

We have a strong commitment to professional development, regular supervision and in-service training at a local and countywide level.

We actively support CPD and offer robust in house training including an annual MSK conference , plus funding for appropriate external courses to support career progression.

Proposed interview date : to be confirmed

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Performs an advanced musculoskeletal assessment of patients including those with highly complexpresentations and from this formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan and carries out this plan as anautonomous Supervises, teaches and appraises recently qualified physiotherapists, physiotherapy students,support workers and other members of the multi-disciplinary Undertakes evidence based projects including recommendations for change in practice and mayparticipate in departmental Deputises for the physiotherapy team leaders in operational Will have acquired specialist knowledge in specific area musculoskeletal outpatients.

About us

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 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 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 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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration - HCPC
• Professional qualification - Physiotherapy
• IELTS unless qualification taken in English
• Evidence of furthertraining relevant to MSK specialty Post Graduate Courses

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in MSK Outpatients
• Experience of managing a team of people, including qualified and unqualified, in clinical care
• Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an in-depth understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team

Last updated : 2024-08-06