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Paediatric and Rheumatological Physiotherapist
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Home Office register entry: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Truro
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Role description
Job summary
Are you an experienced paediatric physiotherapist with knowledge, skills and experience of working with children with orthopaedic and rheumatological conditions?
Our outpatient service provides specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions. The caseload includes children with CTEV managed through the Ponseti method, DDH, gait abnormalities, normal developmental variants, common growth-related conditions, and rheumatological conditions.
You will become part of a dynamic, supportive multidisciplinary team, working alongside experienced Band 7 and Band 6 physiotherapists who are committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting professional development.
We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our friendly and busy department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist paediatric orthopaedic skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and their families.
Cornwall is an exceptional place to live and work, offering an outstanding quality of life, stunning natural surroundings and a wealth of opportunities both professionally and personally. Whether you enjoy coastal living, outdoor pursuits or being part of a welcoming community,
Come and be part of our team and help us deliver outstanding care to children and young people across Cornwall.
This is a permanent part-time position.
Main duties of the job
This post will hold a caseload of children and young people with paediatric specific orthopaedic and/or rheumatological conditions their families, carers across the age range from birth to 18 years old.
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy to paediatric patients with orthopaedic and/or rheumatological conditions.
To provide Specialist assessment, treatment and goal setting with orthopaedic and rheumatological paediatric patients and their families/carers
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy to paediatric patients with orthopaedic and/or rheumatological conditions.
Some patients may have complex and or chronic presentations. To determineclinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment as indicated.
To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the senior staff.
To attend clinical level discussions/meetings related to your area of work as delegated bythe Clinical team Lead.
To be based at Royal Cornwall Hospital - Treliske -although there may be someopportunity to cover outlying clinics
About us
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 increases during 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:
- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're 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. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro 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.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
156-8165911
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
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