Community Physiotherapist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Community rehab team currently based out of St Austell Community Hospital covering both community patients in Arbennack and St Austell PCN areas and inpatient beds at St Austell community hospital .

The successful post holder will initially be covering an inpatient caseload working as a job share with other band 6 physiotherapists . Due to the NHS ten year plan the successful applicant will need to have an equal interest and willingness to pick up a community caseload and to be fluid in where they work to meet ever changing service need.

The team treats a range of physical conditions , assessing and treating patients in their own homes and on the hospital site and in community settings . A particular interest in care of the elderly/ frailty would be beneficial .

This a permanent part time post covering 27.5 hours over 3-4 days , work pattern to be discussed at interview

Experience of supervising junior staff and student mentoring would be advantageous

You will join a team of both physiotherapists and Occupational therapists and share an office with inpatient therapy staff making this a supportive learning environment

Main duties of the job

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.

• Provide specialist assessment, effective treatment and individual goal setting of patients in their own home/place of residence
• To work alongside a wider MDT within the community including partner agencies, liaising with community and acute hospitals, adult social care and voluntary workers

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 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.