Job summary
We have opportunities in the following teams:
Band 7 (37.5 hrs) Advanced Respiratory Physiotherapist Team Lead
We are looking for an experienced Advanced Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our Respiratory & Critical Care Physiotherapy Team, working alongside the current clinical lead physiotherapists.
We have a 19-bedded critical care unit at RCHT with a mixed caseload of level 3 and level 2 patients. We also have two acute respiratory wards, including a higher-care bay and an acute NIV service.
The role will include respiratory education both within the team and across the physiotherapy department for on call physios.
3 x Band 6 posts(37.5 hrs per week) Specialist Physiotherapy rotational posts.
We have two permanent vacancies on the Band 6 Physiotherapy rotation plus one fixed term contract until September 2026. The rotation covers Respiratory, AMU, Acute Frailty, Acute Stroke, Trauma and Orthopaedics and Outpatients (Hydrotherapy, Rheumatology and MSK).
Band 4
1.0 WTE (37.5 WTE) Physiotherapy Technical Instructor, Trauma and Orthopaedics, based at Treliske.
Are you looking to join a friendly team who are continually striving to deliver the best care they can for trauma and orthopaedics patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital? If so, this is the job for you. We would like an enthusiastic learner who wants to provide high quality care to become part of our dedicated team.
Main duties of the job
Job overview band 7
To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service.To maintain an agreed case load within in the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner.To undertake line manager duties for the team.To be instrumental in the on-going development of services and practices that provide high quality care and interventions.
Job overview Band 6
To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.
To provide specialist assessment, treatment, and goal setting of patients on the wards or in an out-patient setting.
Job Overview Band 4
To assist in the development of Therapy Services by supporting Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients and the day-to-day running of the therapy environment.
To accept patients referred by a Physiotherapist and carry as own patient caseload. Treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitoring patient progression, make alterations (within protocols and scope of practice) to patient treatment programmes as required.
Work unsupervised regularly, reporting back patient progress and informing therapists of any problems.
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 withvisitors 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.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £54,710 a year According to Agenda for Change pay scale for the role.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
156-7457325
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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