Trauma Physiotherapist

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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.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 has opened up to join our Trauma and Orthopaedics rotations at Treliske Hospital and St Michael's Hospital.

This is a Band 6 Physiotherapy post, working 37.5 hrs per week. There is a requirement to cover weekends and bank holidays on a rota, and the post is part of the Trust's on call respiratory rota.

The Trauma and Orthopaedics physiotherapy team s at Treliske and St Michael's are hard working, dynamic teams of individuals, who are looking forward to welcoming a new member to their mini rotation.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust. To provide specialist assessment, treatment, and goal setting of Trauma and Orthopaedics patients on the wards. Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations.  To determine clinical diagnosis and Physiotherapy treatment indicated.  To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. You will develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the Senior staff. To provide clinical cross cover within your team as delegated by your Clinical Team Lead To attend clinical level discussions / meetings relating to your area of work as delegated by your Clinical Team Lead

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.