Band 7 Physiotherapist

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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.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.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for delivery excellent care to lead our Stroke Physio team (alongside a fellow part time Physio team Lead) whilst our permanent member of staff is on maternity leave.

The post will be based on Phoenix ward at Treliske, co‑leading a small team of dedicated physiotherapy staff. Your support network will include the Therapy Lead for Stroke, Neurology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, plus AHP Team Lead and Matron/ward leader colleagues.

To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service for neurology patients.

To maintain an agreed case load within the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner.

To undertake line manager duties for the team.

To work alongside the Therapy Lead for Stroke and Neurology, and the Physiotherapy Professional Lead, in planning, co‑coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.

To be instrumental in the on‑going development of services and practices that provide high quality care and interventions.

To carry out any special duties associated with the post.

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 is 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.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

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• Identity Checks
  
• Professional registration and qualification checks
  
• Employment history and reference checks
  
• Occupational Health clearance
  
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  
• Right to work in the UK
  

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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.

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• Degree in Physiotherapy
  
• HCPC Registered
  
• Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification
  
• IELTS unless qualification in English
  
• Membership of relevant professional body
  
• Membership of relevant special interest groups
  

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• Highly developed clinical skills in stroke
  
• Comprehensive experience of delivering physiotherapy to neurology patients in the acute setting
  
• Ability to demonstrate highly developed leadership skills
  
• Proven experience of managing a service or change process
  
• Able to work and lead under externally applied pressures e.g. deadlines, competing demands and priorities
  

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.