Physiotherapist - DOPMH

NHS; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bodmin is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist to join the Complex Care and Dementia inpatient services. In this role, you will make a significant difference to patients with complex needs by providing assessments and implementing treatment plans. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care. Ideal candidates should have a degree in physiotherapy and HCPC registration. This position offers professional development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care, dementia, or inpatient settings is desirable.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for patients.
• Formulate and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Computer literate

Education

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registered

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join our Complex Care and Dementia inpatient services at Garner Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to patients with complex needs, working within a supportive and collaborative environment.

What We're Looking For

• A qualified Physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in complex care, dementia, or inpatient settings is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with other professionals.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a compassionate team committed to improving patient outcomes.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Work in a beautiful Cornwall location with excellent work‑life balance.

Main Duties

Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for patients within the unit. Formulate and implement individualized treatment plans as an autonomous practitioner. Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, nursing staff and occupational therapists. Focus on medical conditions and falls prevention, ensuring safe and effective care.

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.

Person Specification

• Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience (Essential)
  • Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registered
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of roles
• Desirable
  • Membership of CSP
  • Experience of taking part in research/audit
• Skills and Aptitude (Essential)
  • Computer literate
  • Good communication skills
• Desirable
  • Good teaching/presentation skills
  • Able to offer a practical contribution
• Knowledge and Abilities (Essential)
  • Knowledge of client-centred approach
  • Ability to undertake moving and handling procedures
  • Analytical thinker
  • Understanding and knowledge of user involvement issues
• Desirable
  • Knowledge of client-centred approach
  • Ability to undertake moving and handling procedures
  • Analytical thinker
  • Understanding and knowledge of user involvement issues

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.