Children's specialised Community Physiotherapist in Truro

Main area Physiotherapist Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Working in the East of the county Hours Part time - 23.5 hours per week (TBC with candidate) Job ref 156-8291452

Employer Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Dolphin House, Royal Cornwall hospital, Treliske Town Truro Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Children's specialised Community Physiotherapist

Band 6

Job overview

This permanent post offers a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join an existing and well-established multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians and support staff delivering services to children and young people in the East Cornwall area.

Do you have effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently? Can you demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to learning and service delivery? Have you experience of working with children?

You will deliver assessment and evidence-based treatments for babies, children and young people with neurological and neuromuscular conditions which result in movement impairment and/or global developmental delay and physical and/or learning disabilities. You will have the opportunity to work in one of our Special Schools.

You will work in conjunction with colleagues in the health community, Education Authority, Social Care and other partnership agencies to deliver seamless co-ordinated care to patients and their families, and disseminate knowledge and facilitate a better understanding of disorders of movement impairment. You will contribute to differential diagnoses for children on your caseload. We can offer additional hours if needed.

Main duties of the job

You will assess for and deliver evidence based, holistic care for infants, children and young adults with movement disorders of neuro-muscular aetiologies, including those with complex physical disabilities and challenging behaviour.

You will assess for, and instruct children, their families and carers in the use of special equipment and orthoses, and jointly agree outcome measures to establish their efficacy. You will set therapeutic goals in collaboration with the child, parents and carers.

Under the guidance of senior colleagues, and t hrough regular performance reviews, you will demonstrate competency to practise as an autonomous practitioner within the Children’s Community Therapy Service protocols and guidelines.

You will be able to demonstrate effective caseload management by participating in regular caseload reviews.

You will prepare Ed ucation and Health Care Plan submissions, and as required, statements for medico-legal and Safeguarding purposes etc. You will be able to work with multi-agencies to contribute to holistic care.

You will delegate to, and supervise, junior staff and students. You will participate in service development and continuous service improvement.

Working for our organisation

Royal 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 rises significantly during peak 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:

As a teaching hospital, we are 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 while continually strengthening our own services.

Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital 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 who support the care of more than half a million people every year.

We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that’s safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE 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

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Person specification

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
• Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Experience within paediatric Neurodisability
• Multi-professional and interagency team working
• Ability to independently travel across Cornwall to other sites as required
• Experience of working alone as well as part of a team
• Experience carrying out CPIP assessments
• Experience of Children's specialist equipment used within the community
• To be able to demonstrate Proficient IT skills including Microsoft 10; Excel, Email, Power Point, Word.
• Ability to work autonomously and be confident with lone working
• An ability to manage a designated caseload
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and MDT
• Previous experience of managing a community caseload

Statement on the Use of AI

We value authenticity and encourage applicants to complete their application using their own words. Your application should accurately reflect your skills, experience, and motivation for the role. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may not provide an accurate representation of your abilities and could affect the assessment process.

Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us.

Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.

We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.

Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.

Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Jackie Watson Job title Highly specialised Physiotherapist & clinical lead Email address jackie.watson10@nhs.net Telephone number 07884786534 Additional information

Lisa.haywood5@nhs.net Tel: 07785953586

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