Community Physiotherapy Support Worker

Job summary

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:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 4 Physiotherapy assistant to become part of the community therapy team currently based at Newquay Community Hospital. We are a friendly, dynamic and fun-loving team who enjoy providing excellent services to our patients.

We are looking for someone who has current experience already working as a band 4 physiotherapy support worker, ideally in the community with adults with physical disability/illness or a band 3 support worker looking to develop their skills.

The post is community based, working predominantly in patients own homes along with appointments in care homes and hospital gym facilities. It may also include occasionally providing cover on the ward during leave.

The post holder will work closely with Occupational therapy colleagues and be part of the transformation towards neighbourhood working .

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to hold their own clinical caseload and be confident working independently in the community.

The post holder will need to be able to access appointments in patients homes many of which are in rural locations

The post holder will need to be confident to assess and treat patients deemed to be suitable for a Band 4, such as providing exercise programmes, walking aids and falls prevention work. They will have access to regular supervision and support from the other support workers in the team, and from the qualified staff.

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 here. 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.