Job summaryThis role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Are you a skilled and dedicated Physiotherapist with experience in the acute environment and a passion for delivering excellent patient care? If so, this role could be for you. We are looking for someone to join our Band 6 Physiotherapy rotation. The successful candidate will be supported and supervised by the Band 7 Team Leads.
Rotations include: Respiratory, Frailty/Front Door, Acute Stroke, Trauma and Orthopaedics and MSK/Rheumatology/Hydrotherapy.
Main duties of the job- To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.
- To provide specialist assessment, treatment, and goal setting of patients on the wards or in an out-patient setting. Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations. 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 Senior staff.
- 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
About usRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
DetailsDate posted: 27 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 156-8223899
Job locations: Treliske Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks, Professional registration and qualification checks, Employment history and reference checks, Occupational Health clearance, Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, Right to work in the UK. For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
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.QualificationsEssential- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
DesirableExperienceEssential- Significant post grad experience, including a rage of post qualification rotations.
- Experience in acute hospital setting, including a range of post qualification rotations.
- 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 out of hours working - including managing the risks associated with unsupervised / lone working
- Experience in orthopaedics and MSK
Desirable- Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Neurology, MSK
PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS (INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE)Essential- Up-to-date clinical skills
- Specialist level assessment skills
- Well developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious people.
- Good understanding of roles with Multidisciplinary Team.
- Respect for other professionals within the team.
- Analytical thinker.
- Reflective practitioner with portfolio evidence to support this.
- Experience of teaching (formal or informal), good presentation skills, computer literate
Desirable- Evidence of post-graduate education and development.
DISPOSITION/ ADJUSTMENT/ ATTITUDEEssential- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to work in highly stressful situations including the ability to manage distressing and highly emotive situations successfully (e.g. working with people recently diagnosed with life changing conditions).
- Able to concentrate for long periods including during patient treatments (for 20+ minutes). Able to work with interruptions.
- Actively participate in, and record, CPD activities and in-service training. Able to work flexibly across a team and provide appropriate cross cover.
- Keen to share knowledge and training across all health care professionals.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: Treliske Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Physiotherapy Team Lead
Rosie Bevir
rosie.bevir@nhs.net
07826906469
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. 
