Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist

The closing date is 20 January 2026

Job summary

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and creative Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the Newquay Therapy In-patient Team

We are looking for a flexible, reliable person who enjoys working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.

The community post will involve working mainly on the ward within the wider MDT but may also include community visits to follow those patients up in the community

You will be working with a complex and varied caseload, covering a wide variety of conditions including, orthopaedics, MS, MND, Parkinson's, amputees, falls and frailty.

You will be very well supported by our experienced and highly skilled team of Band 6 and 7 therapists and nurses across all teams, with opportunities for joint work and shadowing more specialist services, attending our monthly in service training. We fully encourage and support training for further development identified in regular supervision and appraisals.

We are hoping this will form part of a wider Band 5 rotational scheme in the future - aiming to start with North Kerrier Community Rehab Team

Main duties of the job

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply: o Cornwall Foundation Trust o Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust o Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

  • Assessing new patients on the inpatient unit and possibly in the patient's homes including residential and nursing homes.
  • Setting treatment goals and following out treatment plans.
  • Discharge planning collaborating closely with the OT team
  • Liaising with the wider multidisciplinary team to enable the patient to reach their goals

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-25-017

Job locations

Newquay Community Hospital

St Thomas Road

Newquay

TR7 1RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registered
  • IELTS unless qualification taken in English
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of roles

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a health care setting

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of client centred approach
  • Good communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Flexible and adaptable approach
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registered
  • IELTS unless qualification taken in English
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of roles

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a health care setting

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of client centred approach
  • Good communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Flexible and adaptable approach

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newquay Community Hospital

St Thomas Road

Newquay

TR7 1RQ


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newquay Community Hospital

St Thomas Road

Newquay

TR7 1RQ


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Team lead

Pru Armshaw

pru.armshaw@nhs.net

01637834875

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-25-017

Job locations

Newquay Community Hospital

St Thomas Road

Newquay

TR7 1RQ


Supporting documents

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