Job summary Looking to relocate for exceptional lifestyle benefits and career progression opportunities? 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. We actively support CPD and offer robust in house training plus opportunity for funding for appropriate external courses to support career progression. An opportunity has arisen for a qualified physiotherapist to join our well respected physiotherapy outpatient team in the North Cornwall Locality, working at Bodmin hospital. 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 are looking for a capable, motivated and flexible colleague to join our team on a full time basis. Interviews will be held face to face at Bodmin hospital and will include a practical element. We are therefor e unable to offer a virtual option. Main duties of the job To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service. 1. Performs musculoskeletal assessment of patients and from this formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan and carries out this plan as an autonomous practitioner. 2. Work in a range of settings within outpatient physiotherapy. 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 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 201-24-821 Job locations Bodmin Hospital Boundary Road Bodmin PL31 2QT 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 and Qualifications Essential Current professional registration - HCPC Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy IELTS unless qualification taken in English Desirable Evidence of further training relevant to specialty e.g. Post Graduate Courses Experience Essential Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Broad range of placement experience of medical, surgical, orthopaedic and rehabilitation work Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills and Aptitude Essential Up to date clinical skills Excellent communication skills-empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance and support particularly to anxious people Desirable Evidence of responsibility e.g. health and safety, steward, committee member Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Current professional registration - HCPC Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy IELTS unless qualification taken in English Desirable Evidence of further training relevant to specialty e.g. Post Graduate Courses Experience Essential Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Broad range of placement experience of medical, surgical, orthopaedic and rehabilitation work Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills and Aptitude Essential Up to date clinical skills Excellent communication skills-empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance and support particularly to anxious people Desirable Evidence of responsibility e.g. health and safety, steward, committee member 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 Bodmin Hospital Boundary Road Bodmin PL31 2QT Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)