Specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Splinting & Bracing

The successful applicant will run their own clinics focussing on the fitting of off the shelf braces and fabricating thermoplastic splints. Patients will present with both acute and long term orthopaedic conditions involving the upper and lower limbs and spine. There will also be an opportunity to work in our busy fracture clinic when required. The post is primarily outpatient based but some work may be carried out on the wards.

The ideal candidate should be able to work independently under pressure for extended periods and demonstrate a high level of practical skills. Some manual handling may be necessary. Training will be given where appropriate but the post holder will be expected to have some basic experience in trauma and orthopaedics.

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

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The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.

RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.

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