Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced, Specialist Physiotherapist to join the In Patient Physiotherapy team on the wards at St Austell Community Hospital. The post is for 22.5 hours ideally over three days - details to be discussed at interview We are looking for a colleague who is experienced at working autonomously, enjoys in patient work who wishes to develop his/her rehabilitation skills. You will be based at St Austell community hospital. You will work predominantly, alongside Physiotherapy colleagues, Occupational Therapy colleagues, and the full inpatient MDT You will share an office with the community therapy team therapy team and occasionally required to provide cross cover. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of patients' rehabilitation, identifying problems and needs and set realistic patient led goals. For this post you will need to be able to think quickly, problem solve and multi task. Main duties of the job To provide a high standard physiotherapy service, performing advanced assessments of patients including those with highly complex presentations, and from this formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan. To provide leadership for support staff and junior staff through supervision, training and appraisal. To participate in the planning and development of Physiotherapy Services within the designated team. To work predominantly in an inpatient setting 7 day working could become an operational requirement of this post in the future. Specialist advice and support to Physiotherapy and the wider multidisciplinary team. 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 increases the numbers of people who use our services. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 201-24-806 Job locations St Austell Community Hospital Porthpean Road St Austell PL26 6AA Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. 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 / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential Professional qualification - Physiotherapy Current professional registration - HCPC Formal and informal post graduate training in the rehabilitation and management of complex and long term conditions Clinical educator Desirable Member of the CSP Specialist interest group Skills and Aptitude Essential Advanced assessment skills, with broad range of post graduate experience of medical, surgical, orthopaedic, neurology, respiratory, musculoskeletal rehabilitation work. Knowledge and Abilities Essential Ability to manage people, provide supervision to junior/support staff Ability to safely lone work in the community Person Specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential Professional qualification - Physiotherapy Current professional registration - HCPC Formal and informal post graduate training in the rehabilitation and management of complex and long term conditions Clinical educator Desirable Member of the CSP Specialist interest group Skills and Aptitude Essential Advanced assessment skills, with broad range of post graduate experience of medical, surgical, orthopaedic, neurology, respiratory, musculoskeletal rehabilitation work. Knowledge and Abilities Essential Ability to manage people, provide supervision to junior/support staff Ability to safely lone work in the community 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. 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. 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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address St Austell Community Hospital Porthpean Road St Austell PL26 6AA Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)