Job summary
Are you enthusiastic and forward thinking about therapy? Do you want to work for a Trust that values AHPs and their contribution to the patient journey and holistic care?
Come and join our vibrant Therapy service at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust.
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our friendly, busy departments at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. You will be working on the Band 5 rotational scheme covering the acute wards (RCHT) and outpatients / inpatients (CFT) providing rehabilitation / respiratory / orthopaedics / surgical / neurology and musculoskeletal intervention to a broad case mix of inpatients. The rotational post incorporates weekend working. You will be required to be part of the on-call respiratory service.
This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) entry level post. Flexible working across seven days will be required, with commitment to the respiratory weekend and on-call rota for the rotational posts.
International applications are welcome and we can offer remote interviews. We will consider people returning to practice.
Main duties of the job
We can offer you opportunities to engage in research, training, coaching and career development. We have links to the local higher education institutions, and have also developed local learning opportunities. In particular, we offer an excellent 'AHP Future Leaders Programme', which has been praised by Suzanne Rastrick, Chief AHP Officer (see YouTube).
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust has an active 'Improving Working Lives' team who offer a range of services and activities to support staff an encourage health and well-being of our workforce and in the latest NHS Staff Survey 86% of our staff said that they think the organisation takes positive action on health and well-being.
At the Therapy Department at Royal Cornwall Hospital we value our staff and their contributions. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service and we constantly strive to improve quality of all that we do. In our latest staff survey 91% of staff stated that the training, learning and development they have accessed has helped them to do their job more effectively.
Cornwall Therapy Services are fully committed to the AHPs into Action agenda and is currently leading the plans for the first national AHP Appreciation Day. Come and join us aboard the #AHPsDay campaign bus!
In addition to working in an aspiring and outstanding Therapy Department, Cornwall offers exceptional opportunities to explore the countryside and coast, with a huge variety of activities available.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered / or pending.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, an understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team
- Experience of working in a team of people
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma and Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology, Mental Health.
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Up-to-date clinical skills
- Entry level assessment skills
- Well developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious people.
- Good understanding of roles with a multi-disciplinary team
- Computer literate
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of clinical audit / research activity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered / or pending.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, an understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team
- Experience of working in a team of people
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma and Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology, Mental Health.
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Up-to-date clinical skills
- Entry level assessment skills
- Well developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious people.
- Good understanding of roles with a multi-disciplinary team
- Computer literate
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of clinical audit / research activity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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