Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a 6 month fixed term/secondment position to join the North Kerrier Community Rehab Team working as EITHER a specialist Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week for 6 months but we will consider applicants who can work any hours up to this. The service currently operates Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays).
The community team treat at a wide range of conditions including stroke, Parkinsons, orthopaedics, amputees and frailty. You will work closely with Team Leads, clinical Band 7 physiotherapists, community occupational therapy colleagues and support workers.
You will be seeing patients in their own homes, care homes and in our gym/ clinic space as outpatients. We cover North Kerrier which is Redruth and Camborne area.
Please note: If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high standard physiotherapy/occupational therapy 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 each team.
- To work in a variety of settings predominantly community, but also supporting inpatients when required
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Skills/Aptitude
Essential
- High level of assessment and treatment skills
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
- Post graduate qualification to diploma level or equivalent relevant experience
- HCPC Registered
- Experience in leadership and managing a team
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This advert is for Community Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist -North Kerrier 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 6 months (Secondment or Fixed term contract opportunity). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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