• Job Description

  Req#: C9156-7205320?language=en&page=247&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for a skilled and experienced Specialist Physiotherapist to join our friendly, busy Stroke and Neurology Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. This is a permanent post, working 37.5 hours per week based within the Stroke and Neurology team. This post will initially be based at Marie Therese House, our Neuro rehab unit in Hayle. It is the intention that this post will be part of a Stroke and Neurology speciality rotation, that will cover Marie Therese House, Tintagel Neurology ward and the Acute stroke unit. Developing this rotation is a work in progress.

  We are looking for a team member who can provide decisive and effective neurological physiotherapy input.

  This post includes flexible 7 day working to cover the weekend rota and evening on call respiratory duties.

  We can offer you opportunities to engage in research, training, coaching and career development. We have links to the local higher education institutions, and have also developed local learning opportunities. In particular, we offer an excellent 'AHP Future Leaders Programme', which has been praised by Suzanne Rastrick, Chief AHP Officer.

  Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.

  To provide specialist neurological assessment, treatment, and goal setting for patients with neurological conditions. Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations for example spinal injuries, TBI, Guillan Barre Syndrome, Parkinsons Disease, Stroke. T

  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 Team Leads.

  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

  About us

  Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  156-7205320

  Job locations

  Royal Cornwall Hospital

  Truro

  TR1 3LJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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 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

  For 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.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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 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

  For 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.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Health Care Professions Council registration

  Desirable

  • Member of CSP
  • Member of relevant Special Interest Group
  • Understanding of opportunities / limitations of being based in Cornwall

  Experience

  Essential

  • Comprehensive experience in acute hospital setting, including a range of post qualification rotations experience. Must have acute stroke and neurology experience.
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
  • Experience of working in a team of people including qualified and unqualified staff.
  • Experience of On-call and out of hours working - including managing the risks associated with unsupervised / lone working
  • Experience of working with Physiotherapy students either as a clinical educator or supporting a clinical educator.
  • Has a keen interest in stroke acute rehabilitation.

  Desirable

  • Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Stroke and Neurology, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory and musculoskeletal. Experience as a Clinical Educator

  Skills

  Essential

  • Up-to-date clinical skills. Specialist level assessment skills for neurology
  • Well developed communication skills
  • Good understanding of roles with Multidisciplinary Team
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Evidence of clinical audit/research activity
  • Presentation Skills
  • Willing and able to participate in weekend and on-call rota.
  • well developed treatment skills for neurological patients

  Desirable

  • Evidence of recent neuro based study

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Health Care Professions Council registration

  Desirable

  • Member of CSP
  • Member of relevant Special Interest Group
  • Understanding of opportunities / limitations of being based in Cornwall

  Experience

  Essential

  • Comprehensive experience in acute hospital setting, including a range of post qualification rotations experience. Must have acute stroke and neurology experience.
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
  • Experience of working in a team of people including qualified and unqualified staff.
  • Experience of On-call and out of hours working - including managing the risks associated with unsupervised / lone working
  • Experience of working with Physiotherapy students either as a clinical educator or supporting a clinical educator.
  • Has a keen interest in stroke acute rehabilitation.

  Desirable

  • Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Stroke and Neurology, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory and musculoskeletal. Experience as a Clinical Educator

  Skills

  Essential

  • Up-to-date clinical skills. Specialist level assessment skills for neurology
  • Well developed communication skills
  • Good understanding of roles with Multidisciplinary Team
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Evidence of clinical audit/research activity
  • Presentation Skills
  • Willing and able to participate in weekend and on-call rota.
  • well developed treatment skills for neurological patients

  Desirable

  • Evidence of recent neuro based study

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

  Address

  Royal Cornwall Hospital

  Truro

  TR1 3LJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

  Address

  Royal Cornwall Hospital

  Truro

  TR1 3LJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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