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Assistant msk physiotherapy practitioner

Liskeard
Phoenix MCT
Assistant
Posted: 20 July
Offer description

Band 4 Main area Assistant MSK Practitioner Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 201-25-540 Site Liskeard Hospital Town Liskeard Salary £26,530 - £29,114 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/07/2025 23:59 Interview date 05/08/2025

Thank you for your interest in joining us at 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.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether thats job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a home office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Job Overview

Internal

Looking to relocate for exceptional lifestyle benefits and career progression opportunities?

Join our progressive MSK Physiotherapy Service and benefit from access to the Cornish countryside and the best surfing beaches in the country, alongside exciting career development opportunities.

We actively support CPD and offer robust in house training plus opportunity for funding for appropriate external courses to support career progression.

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant MSK Physiotherapy Practitioner to join our well respected physiotherapy outpatient team in the East Cornwall Locality, working at Liskeard Hospital.

Our service provides out-patient physiotherapy to the local community accepting referrals from GPs, Consultants and Allied Health Professionals, as well as Patient Self-referrals. We have a strong commitment to professional development, regular supervision and in-service training at a local and countywide level.

We are looking for a capable, motivated and flexible colleague to join our team on a part time basis.

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This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation.

Main duties of the job

* To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients in the MSK setting.
* To accept patients referred by a physiotherapist and carry out assessment and treatment according to set protocols as own patient caseload.
* Work autonomously within set clinical protocols and own competencies to implement, progress and make alterations to treatment programmes for an identified caseload, reporting back patients progress and informing physiotherapist of any problems.

Working for our organisation

Were an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve peoples physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, youll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in peoples homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification Education And Qualifications Essential Criteria

* Good general education up to GCSE or equivalent
* NVQ level III qualification in therapy/exercise rehabilitation
* First degree or evidence of having completed band 3 competencies
* Evidence of recent further study e.g. ITEC in anatomy and physiology, exercise rehabilitation, Access to physiotherapy course etc

Experience Essential criteria

* Experience as a physiotherapy support worker/ assistant or an equivalent role working in therapy, health, care or similar setting
* Experience of leading group exercise classes
* Experience of working without direct supervision, including monitoring and reviewing the persons progress

Desirable criteria

* Experience as a physiotherapy support worker/ assistant or an equivalent role in a musculoskeletal setting

Knowledge and Abilities Essential criteria

* Able to observe and modify a treatment activity, demonstrating an understanding of the patients needs

Skills and Aptitude Essential criteria

* Able to motivate and encourage patients with disability/impairment

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust We Are Proud To Prioritise The Development Of Our People. To Support This, The Following Opportunities Are Available

* Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
* Protected CPD time for registered staff
* Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
* Leadership and Management development programmes
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities
* A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
* Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
* A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
* Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

* Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
* Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
* Free DBS checks where required
* Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644

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