Job overview
We are seeking a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our team, delivering assessment and treatment to patients within the community, including their own homes and care settings across Central Cornwall.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing specialist physiotherapist assessment and interventions tailored to patients’ individual needs.
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and timely care.
Supervising and supporting junior staff and contributing to their development within the service.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a supportive and integrated community team.
This post is open to newly qualified professionals and those returning to practice, and we welcome applications from individuals at the start of their career or re-entering the workforce. https://youtu.be/AAw8fv32fP8
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 perform a physiotherapy assessment of patients and formulate a diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Homefirst Assessor Physiotherapist with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is 12 months (This post is a fixed term or secondment with the potential to become permanent). The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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