Specialist Physiotherapist - Neurology and Stroke in Truro inTruro PUBLISHED WED 4 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Specialist Physiotherapist to join our friendly, busy Stroke and Neurology Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. This is a permanent post, working 37.5 hours per week based within the Stroke and Neurology team. This post will initially be based at Marie Therese House, our Neuro rehab unit in Hayle. It is the intention that this post will be part of a Stroke and Neurology speciality rotation, that will cover Marie Therese House, Tintagel Neurology ward and the Acute stroke unit. Developing this rotation is a work in progress.

We are looking for a team member who can provide decisive and effective neurological physiotherapy input.

This post includes flexible 7 day working to cover the weekend rota and evening on call respiratory duties.

We can offer you opportunities to engage in research, training, coaching and career development. We have links to the local higher education institutions, and have also developed local learning opportunities. In particular, we offer an excellent 'AHP Future Leaders Programme', which has been praised by Suzanne Rastrick, Chief AHP Officer.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.

To provide specialist neurological assessment, treatment, and goal setting for patients with neurological conditions. Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations for example spinal injuries, TBI, Guillan Barre Syndrome, Parkinsons Disease, Stroke. T

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 Team Leads.

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 us

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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

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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.