Physiotherapist Fixed Term Vacancies

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Truro seeks an experienced Acute Physiotherapist for a fixed term position leading the Front Door Therapy Team. Responsibilities include high-standard physiotherapy service delivery, managing complex cases, and working closely with multi-disciplinary team members. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered and hold a degree in Physiotherapy. Competitive salary offered from £47,810 to £54,710. Flexible working options may be available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy required.
• HCPC Registration is mandatory.
• Postgraduate qualifications advantageous.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard Physiotherapy service.
• Manage case load within clinical specialism.
• Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans.

Skills

Experience in line with requirements for the role

Working within a multidisciplinary team

Registered with HCPC

Evidence of further formal study

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

PLEASE CONFIRM IN YOUR SUPPORTING INFORMATION STATEMENT WHICH ROLE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

We have fixed term contract opportunities in the following teams:

Band 7 (37.5 hrs) Front Door Physiotherapist Team Lead

We are looking for an experienced Acute Physiotherapist to lead our Front Door Therapy Team, working alongside the Team Lead Physio for Medicine/Eldercare and Occupational Therapy Team Lead colleagues.

This is a fixed term post covering maternity leave which starts on 30.01.26.

Band 7 (37.5 hrs) Cystic Fibrosis Physiotherapist Team Lead

We are looking for an experienced Respiratory Physiotherapist to lead our Cystic Fibrosis Physiotherapy service. There is a band 6 Physiotherapist in the team and the role involves close MDT working.

This is a fixed term post covering maternity leave which starts on 02.03.26.

Main duties of the job

Job overview band 7

To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service. To maintain an agreed case load within the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner. To undertake line manager duties for the team. To be instrumental in the on‑going development of services and practices that provide high quality care and interventions.

About us

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.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

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

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification
• Member of relevant special interest group

Experience

• Experience in line with requirements for the role
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a year According to Agenda for Change pay scale for the role.