Community Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist

Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a 6 month fixed term/secondment position to join the North Kerrier Community Rehab Team working as EITHER a specialist Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.

The post is for 37.5 hours per week for 6 months but we will consider applicants who can work any hours up to this. The service currently operates Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays).

The community team treat at a wide range of conditions including stroke, Parkinsons, orthopaedics, amputees and frailty. You will work closely with Team Leads, clinical Band 7 physiotherapists, community occupational therapy colleagues and support workers.

You will be seeing patients in their own homes, care homes and in our gym/ clinic space as outpatients. We cover North Kerrier which is Redruth and Camborne area.

Please note:If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high standard physiotherapy/occupational therapy service, performingadvanced assessments of patients including those with highlycomplex presentations, and from this formulating a diagnosis andtreatment plan.
• To provide leadership for support staff and junior staff throughsupervision, training and appraisal.
• To participate in the planning and development of Physiotherapy Services within each team.
• To work in a variety of settings predominantly community, but also supporting inpatients when required

About us
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 4,000 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 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 her. 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.

Details
Date posted: 06 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 201-26-642-A
Job locations: Camborne-Redruth Hospital, Barncoose Terrace, Redruth, TR15 3ER, United Kingdom

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

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential

• Professional Qualification in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
• Post graduate qualification to diploma level or equivalent relevant experience
• HCPC Registered
• Experience in leadership and managing a team

Skills/Aptitude
Essential

• High level of assessment and treatment skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Camborne-Redruth Hospital, Barncoose Terrace, Redruth, TR15 3ER, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Therapy Team Lead, Sophie Doble, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

This 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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.