Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Job summary
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Specialist Physiotherapist to join our friendly, busy Stroke and Neurology Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. This is a permanent post, working 37.5 hours per week based within the Stroke and Neurology team. This post will rotate across Marie Therese House, (our Neuro rehab unit in Hayle), and the Acute stroke unit at Treliske. There is a hope that , in the near future this post will also be able to rotate through the Neurology ward at Treliske.
We are looking for a team member who can provide decisive and effective neurological physiotherapy input.
This post includes flexible 7 day working to cover the weekend rota and evening on call respiratory duties.
We can offer you opportunities to engage in research, training, coaching and career development. We have links to the local higher education institutions, and have also developed local learning opportunities. In particular, we offer an excellent ‘AHP Future Leaders Programme’, which has been praised by Suzanne Rastrick, Chief AHP Officer.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.
To provide specialist neurological assessment, treatment, and goal setting for patients with neurological conditions. Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations for example spinal injuries, TBI, Guillan Barre Syndrome, Parkinsons Disease, Stroke. T
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 Team Leads.
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
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of relevant Special Interest Group
- Understanding of opportunities / limitations of being based in Cornwall
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in acute hospital setting, including a range of post qualification rotations experience. Must have acute stroke and neurology experience.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
- Experience of working in a team of people including qualified and unqualified staff.
- Experience of On-call and out of hours working – including managing the risks associated with unsupervised / lone working
- Experience of working with Physiotherapy students either as a clinical educator or supporting a clinical educator.
- Has a keen interest in stroke acute rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Stroke and Neurology, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory and musculoskeletal. Experience as a Clinical Educator
Skills
Essential
- Up-to-date clinical skills. Specialist level assessment skills for neurology
- Well developed communication skills
- Good understanding of roles with Multidisciplinary Team
- Reflective practitioner
- Evidence of clinical audit/research activity
- Presentation Skills
- Willing and able to participate in weekend and on-call rota.
- well developed treatment skills for neurological patients
Desirable
- Evidence of recent neuro based study
Closing Date: 8 November 2026
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