Children's specialised Community Physiotherapist

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 through 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 Education 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.

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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.

Essential criteria

Practical/Intellectual Skills