Specialist Practitioner

1 month ago


Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Secondment / Fixed Term Ending 31/03/24

The position will suit an occupational therapist, physiotherapist or nurse with specialist rehabilitation background.

To develop the case management role and manage the patient pathway from referral to discharge. Liaising with clinicians at all stages of the patient pathway.

To jointly triage, assess and manage patient pathway.

To provide advanced clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision making skills.

To manage change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence based practice, clinical audit, research and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice.

They will work under the supervision of the Clinical Lead.

This is a full-time position; part-time or job share will be considered.

Provide high quality innovative clinical practice. Be proactive in clinical decision making, underpinned by an advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge and be able to demonstrate improved patient care outcomes.

Undertake comprehensive specialist holistic triage and assessment of patients. This will involve planning, implementing and evaluating the care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.

To work autonomously

Work in conjunction with PCS clinicians utilising advanced clinical skills in triage assessment and/or formulate a diagnosis and/or treatment plan.

Demonstrate a high level of knowledge in relation to pattern of disease or disorder, markers of condition progression and range of treatment available at each stage of disorder or condition.

Be able to assess critically and re-evaluate the clinical situation as the patient’s condition changes

Advise and communicate as appropriate with acute hospitals, primary and social care and community teams thus ensuring seamless continuity and transfer (if appropriate) of care for patients between other relevant health, social and third sector agencies, professionals and other care settings.

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.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. 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 can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.



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