Job summary
- Main area
- Therapies
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: will cover weekends, bank holidays and twilight shifts on a rota basis
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Includes weekend and bank holiday cover plus twilight shifts)
- Job ref
- 156-8222588
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Michael's Hospital
- Town
- Hayle
- Salary
- pa pro rata
- Closing
- 30/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has opened up to join our Orthopaedics team at St Michael's Hospital.
This is a Band 6 Physiotherapy post, working 18.75 hrs per week. There is a requirement to cover weekends, twilight shifts and bank holidays on a rota basis.
The Orthopaedic physiotherapy team at St Michael's is a hard working, dynamic collective of individuals, who are looking forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and skilled new member to their team.
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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
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 Orthopaedics patients on the wards at St Michael's. 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, and as part of the RCHT Trauma and Orthopaedic 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
Working for our organisation
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high‑quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
As a teaching hospital, we’re proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We’re committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that’s safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- A clear idea about why they want to work at St Michael's
Desirable criteria
- Membership of CSP
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
Experience
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive experience in acute hospital setting, including a range of post qualification rotations.
- Significant orthopaedic and MSK out patient experience.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
- Experience of working in a team of people including qualified and unqualified staff.
- Experience of working out of hours and awareness of risks associated with unsupervised / lone working
- experience of supporting students as a clinical educator
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics Medical, Respiratory, Neurology, Musculo-skeletal
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hayley Howes
- Job title
- Team Lead Physiotherapist, St Michael's Hospital
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07826 866 044
- Additional information
Hayley Howes - Team Lead - Electives Physiotherapy, via 07826 866 044
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