Physiotherapist Assessor - Homefirst North

Phoenix MCT; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS provider in Cornwall seeks an enthusiastic AHP, particularly Physiotherapists, to join the Homefirst team. The role involves patient assessment, care planning, and working within a dynamic multiagency team. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing initiatives

NHS pension

Discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Support for revalidation

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-registration clinical experience in a similar role.
• HCPC or NMC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient assessment and care planning.
• Identifying problems and setting realistic goals.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy

Degree or diploma in Nursing

Job description

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8-4, 5 days per week including some weekends)

Job ref: 201-25-307-A

Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Home First North, Carew House

Town: Bodmin

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 21/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 6

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

We support flexible working arrangements and workplace location flexibility to accommodate individual needs and service requirements.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may have contact with vulnerable service users. During COVID-19, staff vaccination is encouraged to ensure safety.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced AHP, particularly Physiotherapists with community experience, to join the Homefirst team in North Cornwall. This role offers opportunities to develop assessment, care planning, and reablement skills within a dynamic, multiagency team.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for patient assessment, care planning, and implementation, interpreting information relevant to patient conditions, identifying problems, and setting realistic goals. Requires excellent organisational skills and experience in older person’s services. Supportive environment with structured training, supervision, and CPD opportunities.

Working for our organisation

We are an NHS community and mental health provider based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering diverse services including support for dementia and learning disabilities. We value our staff and aim to be a great place to work, providing excellent care and fostering partnerships.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See ‘supporting documents’ for detailed description and person specification.

Person specification

Essential

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Nursing
• HCPC or NMC registration
• Postgraduate courses and CPD to support practice
• Post-registration clinical experience in a similar role

Desirable

• Teaching, assessing, coaching, and mentoring skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of clinical effectiveness and evidence-based care

We offer career development, protected CPD time, leadership programs, mentoring, induction, and other professional growth opportunities.

Benefits include health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS pension, discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and support for revalidation and professional development.

Application closing soon; early application advised. Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews. We value individuals with lived experience of health conditions and support inclusive recruitment practices.

For queries, contact our recruitment team at 01208 834644.

Applicant requirements

Appropriate UK professional registration required. The role involves DBS checks and compliance with safeguarding regulations.