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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 that’s 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 Community Rehabilitation and Homefirst teams are part of the Penwith Integrated Community Team. The teams comprise of registered and non-registered nursing, therapy and administrative staff, working collaboratively with partner organisations within the Neighbourhood to support the intermediate and rehabilitation needs of our local population.
This position is open to physiotherapists with community experience who wish to develop assessment, care planning, reablement and rehabilitation skills whilst being part of a dynamic, research-active, progressive, integrated, multiagency team.
You'll be responsible for assessment, planning and implementation of care, and assist in the interpretation of information relevant to the patient’s condition/progress, identify problems and needs and set realistic rehabilitation goals. You need excellent organisational skills along with a wide knowledge base and experience of working in older person’s services.
We offer a well supported working environment in which to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills, a structured in-service training programme; appraisal and supervision system.
This post covers the Penwith are which spans from Hayle to Marazion and all areas to the West.
The service covers a 7 day rota which may involve some weekend and bank holiday working: the successful candidates must be flexible with their working days. We cover 8am-6pm
We would welcome applications from return to practice candidates.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
You will need to be able to triage referrals to identify need and urgency, assess and provide highly specialist evidence based treatment plans for adults within the catchment area, either in their own homes or care homes.
To work alongside the wider multidisciplinary teams within the community which includes partner agencies, liaising with the community and acute hospitals, Adult Social Care and the Voluntary Services
We’re 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 people’s 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, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 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.
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
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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