Advanced Specialist Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Hayle Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

To provide advanced level specialist assessment, treatment and education of patients. To determine clinical diagnosis and orthopaedic management/treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To work independently and alongside the orthopaedic shoulder consultants in clinic in an extended role listing for surgery, requesting investigations, and any further management.
To act as an independent practitioner demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills within musculoskeletal therapy with a specific specialism in the field of shoulder conditions. To use this knowledge to provide an advisory service to patients, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, GP's and consultants.


To attend service level discussions/meetings relating to your area of work independently and as delegated by the relevant Senior Operational Manager.


Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.


We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.


The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.


We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.


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 be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:


Work health assessments
Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy or equivalent
HCPC/NMC registered
Master's degree in appropriate subject eg Orthopaedic Medicine or evidence of study at this level
Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or College of Occupational Therapy or alternative

Broad range of senior experience of orthopaedic and rehabilitation work
Experience of writing medico-legal reports
Experience of working in consultant clinics
Experience of out-of-hours working - including management of the risks of unsupervised/lone working.
St Michael's Hospital



  • Hayle, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Full time

    To provide advanced level specialist assessment, treatment and education of patients referred with orthopaedic problems. These may have acute open or closed minor injuries or complex / chronic elective presentation. To determine clinical diagnosis and orthopaedic management/treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To work...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Come to Cornwall where we have the mildest and sunniest climate in the Uk, surrounded by spectacular beaches and the turquoise waters of the Atlantic ocean. We are an extremely active LNU in the South West, and have the capacity for 7 ITU/HDU cots and 13 special care babies. We also have a close link with our Transitional Care Ward where we manage the...


  • Cornwall, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Applications are invited for the above post from highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Practitioners with demonstrable post registration experience. Evidence of post-registration training or experience in Infection Prevention and Control is preferable. This is a part-time post working 15 hours per week. **Proposed interview date: 27th March 2023

  • Specialist Dietitian

    17 hours ago


    Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    If you are a compassionate and caring individual, who works well within a team and has a strong desire to maximise the quality of life for people in the community with an artificial feeding tube, then this could be the role you are looking for! This exciting post has developed from an expansion in the clientele of the Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) Dietetic...


  • Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly and highly skilled Stroke Rehabilitation team on Lanyon Ward at Camborne and Redruth Community Hospital. Lanyon Ward is seeking is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated B6 Physiotherapist to work within our Stroke rehabilitation team. The desired candidate will have highly specialist...


  • Cornwall, United Kingdom ARCA Resourcing Full time

    Competitive starting salary, with a 12.5% shift allowance post-certification, significant benefits, and a 10% performance-related annual bonus As part of a dynamic team, your mission is to safeguard the satellite fleet, ensuring high-quality service delivery through meticulous monitoring and expert execution of satellite operations. Engage with...


  • Cornwall, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Post holders will work in the Outlook South West IAPT service and provide high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to service users who have a range of complex anxiety and depression related problems. Post holders will provide specialist CBT assessment and therapy, offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to colleagues, work to...

  • Service Manager

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 day ago


    Hayle, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Full time

    Job summary The Peripheral Sites Care Group have an exciting opportunity to work within the Orthopaedic specialty as a Service Manager. This will be a full time post of hours per week spread across a 5 day service working on site. Main duties of the job Your role will be to support the services and work with varying levels of professional...

  • Peri-operative Clinical Fellow

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Hayle, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Full time

    Job summary Fixed Term: Two year contract The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is spread across three sites, with the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro being the main DGH, and two further hospitals, St Michael's Hospital and West Cornwall Hospital, based in the west of the county. The trauma service is delivered at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and...

  • Projects Gas Engineer

    23 hours ago


    Par, Cornwall, United Kingdom MatchaTalent Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Project Management Specialist to join Joint Venture & Infrastructure Project Management. Saudi PM Teams are responsible and accountable for the delivery of best in class capital projects. JV & Infra PM is directly involved in executing and managing assigned projects safely on schedule within budget and to the highest standards...


  • Par, Cornwall, United Kingdom MatchaTalent Full time

    Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Project Management Specialist to join Joint Venture & Infrastructure Project Management. Saudi PM Teams are responsible and accountable for the delivery of best in class capital projects. JV & Infra PM is directly involved in executing and managing assigned projects safely on schedule within budget and to the...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Applications are invited for a new substantive consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. This expansion is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team delivering excellent care in a beautiful area of the country. With our expanding team, our appetite for the continuing evolution of our services, this is an exciting...

  • Locum Consultants

    7 days ago


    Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Due to the expansion of our Respiratory Department, we are looking for a Locum Consultant to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for you to use your skills and experience to further develop local services and deliver excellent care, whilst benefiting from the incredible lifestyle that Cornwall has to offer, in an organisation that values...

  • Endodontist

    2 weeks ago


    Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom mydentist Full time

    We are looking for a Specialist Endodontist to join our patient focused, highly experienced and supportive team in Truro. We offer a competitive package and all the support you need to provide outstanding care to patients and grow the career you want: Fantastic earnings potential, you can focus entirely on private treatments where we have significant...

  • Team Manager

    1 week ago


    Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Do you want to support in the leadership and development of a team in a busy acute ward environment as a Deputy Unit Leader? If so, we are looking for a self-motivated individual to work with us to develop our Gastroenterology and Liver Unit on our journey to Brilliant, here at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. The Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, is a...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    To work as a skilled member of the nursing team within the Neonatal Unit and Transitional care providing a high standard of holistic family integrated care. To promote family centred care and establish good relationships with babies and their families. To work with the Community Neonatal Outreach Team to support families in preparation for...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    There is an exciting opportunity to become a band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse at Royal Cornwall Hospital. Zennor Ward is a ward within Specialty Medicine at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, energetic and motivated person to assist the Charge Nurse / Ward Sister to lead the nursing teams. The successful...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    E-Care is the name we give to our ambitious digital transformation programme and the implementation of our electronic patient record across our 3 hospital sites over the next 2 years. It underpins all our clinical activities with a comprehensive suite of digital solutions, engagement and training. E-Care will touch every patient and clinician and will unify...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Due to the expansion of our Respiratory Department, we are looking for a Locum Consultant to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for you to use your skills and experience to further develop local services and deliver excellent care, whilst benefiting from the incredible lifestyle that Cornwall has to offer, in an organisation that values...


  • Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to the medical, eldercare and palliative patients at Treliske Hospital. To work alongside the Acute Therapy Lead, Acute OT Team Lead for ED and Admitting areas, the Acute Physiotherapy Team Leads and the Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and...