Job overview
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
An exciting opportunity to work in a highly specialised area of therapy and develop skills in orthopaedic splinting and bracing. This post is available between September 2026 and October 2027.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will run their own clinics focussing on the fitting of off the shelf braces and fabricating thermoplastic splints. Patients will present with both acute and long term orthopaedic conditions involving the upper and lower limbs and spine. There will also be an opportunity to work in our busy fracture clinic when required. The post is primarily outpatient based but some work may be carried out on the wards.
The ideal candidate should be able to work independently under pressure for extended periods and demonstrate a high level of practical skills. Some manual handling may be necessary. Training will be given where appropriate but the post holder will be expected to have some basic experience in trauma and orthopaedics.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
technical
Essential
- Experience in orthopaedics/MSK
Desirable
- Experience of brace fitting or thermoplastics
work type
Essential
- experience of running own clinic
Desirable
- worked in busy clinic e.g. # clinic hand clinic
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This advert is for Specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Splinting & Bracing with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is Dependant on experience. The contract type is Fixed term: 13 months (NB - To cover for staff member taking an employment break from Sept, 26 to Oct 27.). The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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