Homefirst Assessor - Physiotherapist/OT/Nurse Assessor

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is looking for a Homefirst Assessor. This role is open to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Nurse Assessors aiming to enhance their assessment and care planning skills. The ideal candidate will assess care needs, work in a multidisciplinary team, and support adults in their homes or care facilities. Flexibility with working hours, including weekends, is essential. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration clinical experience in a similar role.
• Extensive experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience managing risks in a lone working environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, planning, and implementing care.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams in the community.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans for adults.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical effectiveness understanding

Coaching and mentoring skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Nursing

HCPC registered

NMC Registered

Job description

Homefirst Assessor - Physiotherapist/OT/Nurse Assessor

The closing date is 09 December 2025

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.

The HomeFirst Restormel Team is part of the integrated community team Central Cornwall comprising of registered and non‑registered nursing, therapy and administrative staff working collaboratively with partner organisations to support the intermediate care needs of our local population.

This position is open to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurse Assessors who wish to develop their assessment, care planning and reablement skills whilst being part of a dynamic, integrated, multi‑agency, multidisciplinary team.

We will offer a working environment in which to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills, a structured in‑service training programme; appraisal and supervision system.

This is a full‑time / Part‑time post, days are planned over a 7‑day rota, this post does involve regular weekend working and the successful candidate must be flexible with their working days. We cover 8 am‑6 pm.

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Main duties of the job

We are based in St Austell and cover the Restormel area of Cornwall including Newquay, Padstow, Mevagissey, and surrounding areas. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work use is essential.

You will be responsible for assessment, planning and implementation of care and assist in the interpretation of information relevant to the patient's condition/progress, identify problems and needs and set realistic goals. You will need excellent organisational skills along with a wide knowledge base and experience of working in older person's services.

You will need to be able to triage, assess and provide evidence‑based treatment plans for adults within the catchment area, either in their own homes or nursing and care homes.

To work alongside the wider multidisciplinary teams within the community, liaising with the community and acute hospitals, Adult Social Care and the Voluntary Services.

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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing
• HCPC registered, NMC Registered
• Substantial post registration clinical experience in a similar role
• Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of managing the risks associated with working in a lone working environment

Knowledge and Abilities

• Confident and competent leadership with the ability to work in diverse and complex situations
• Awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures

Skills and Aptitude

• Clear understanding of clinical effectiveness and the need to provide evidence based care
• Teaching, assessing, coaching and mentoring skills to facilitate an effective learning environment for staff and students

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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata