NHS
MSK / PFD Specialist Physiotherapist
Bodmin · United Kingdom · permanent
£39,959 - £48,117 a year
About the role
Band 6 Main area Nursing and Allied Health Professionals Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time Job share 37.5 hours per week Job ref 201-26-877 Site Bodmin Hospital Town Bodmin Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum / Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 14/10/2026
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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Strategic Themes
Great Care
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A place people love to work and feel valued. Living our values with staff (all voices count). Attract, grow and develop talent. Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.
Great Partner
Encourage and enable effective partnerships. Joined-up community services. Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities. Reduce our impact on the environment.
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
Join our progressive MSK Physiotherapy Service and benefit from access to the Cornish countryside and the best surfing beaches in the country, alongside exciting career development opportunities.
An opportunity has arisen for a MSK / PFD Specialist Physiotherapist to join the MSK / PFD physiotherapy team. This is a countywide offer and the split of MSK to PFD work will depend on locality demand, with base to be confirmed. We are looking for full or part time candidates.
Our service provides out-patient physiotherapy to the local community accepting referrals from GPs, Consultants and Allied Health Professionals, as well as Patient Self-referrals. We have a strong commitment to professional development, regular supervision and in-service training at a local and countywide level.
We actively support CPD and offer robust in house training including an annual MSK conference , plus funding for appropriate external courses to support career progression.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service including, within the sub-specialism of physiotherapy for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
1. Performs an advanced musculoskeletal assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations and from this formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan and carries out this plan as an autonomous practitioner. 2. Supervises, teaches and appraises recently qualified physiotherapists, physiotherapy students, support workers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. 3. Undertakes evidence based projects including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental audit. 4. Deputises for the physiotherapy team leaders in operational management. 5. Will have acquired specialist knowledge in specific area i.e. musculoskeletal outpatients.
Working for our organisation
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 here. 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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Detailed job description and main 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 Essential criteria Current professional registration – HCPC Professional qualification – Physiotherapy Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy IELTS unless qualification taken in English Evidence of further training relevant to MSK specialty e.g. Post Graduate Courses Desirable criteria Evidence of further training relevant to PFD specialty Experience Essential criteria Significant experience in MSK Outpatients Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an in-depth understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team Desirable criteria Previous experience in supervision of Physiotherapy students and Band 5 staff Skills Essential criteria Up-to-date and specialist clinical skills
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644