Job overview
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.
An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the Community rehab team currently based out of St Austell Community Hospital
The successful post holder will initially be covering a community rehab 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..
You will join a team of both physiotherapists and Occupational therapists and share an office making this a supportive learning environment
Main duties of the job
- 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be expected to carry out specialist assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner including those with highly complex presentations, and to use advanced clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice to determine appropriate diagnosis and care plan utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options.
This is an ideal opportunity for a physiotherapist keen to develop his/her rehabilitation skills in the community We will offer a supportive working environment in which to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills, a structured in-service training programme; appraisal and supervision system. You will be encouraged to supervise support workers and more junior staff, and be involved in the clinical education of students.
Person specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- High level of assessment and treatment skills
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and others concerning
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Broad range of post-graduate experience in medical, surgical, respiratory, orthopaedic, and neurological settings
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This advert is for Community Physiotherapist with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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