Job overview

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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

 This post is one of three which will rotate between the Trauma wards at Treliske Hospital, the Elective Orthopaedics wards at St Michael’s Hospital and the new Surgical Hub at St Austell Community Hospital, covering Elective Orthopaedics procedures. Each rotation will have a mixed caseload of trauma and orthopaedic patients. You will have the opportunity to manage a varied and high turnover caseload. We are looking for a team member who can provide decisive and effective Physiotherapy input.

This post is full time. When on rotation to the St Austell Surgical Hub, working hours will be Monday – Thursday (4 long days). When on rotation to Treliske and St Michael’s you will take part in the weekend rota. St Michael’s also runs a twilight service, so when on rotation there, you will contribute to that rota (12.00 – 20.00). The post also contributes to our on call respiratory rota.

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 Trauma and Orthopaedics patients on the wards or on the Surgical Hub.  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 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

·       Proving twilight cover on a rota (12.00 – 20.00).

·       Flexible working over 7 days with participation in the respiratory on call service and bank holiday rota.

Working for our organisation

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. 

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.