Team Lead - ESD Orthopaedics

Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Team Lead for our Early Supported Discharge Orthopaedic Service. This is a well established, dedicated team supporting discharges across the county from our Trauma and orthopaedic services. This is a fixed term post and supports the secondment of the current team lead on a part time basis, so the successful applicant will work as a job share with the current team lead.

Main duties of the job
To undertake a team leader role for the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the ESD service provided to patients with rehabilitation needs on a day-to-day basis, in conjunction with the current Team Lead

To deliver a high standard Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy service to patients referred to the service.

To provide highly specialist assessment, treatment, education and goal setting of patients in their own home with flexibility to in reach to the Trauma and Orthopaedics wards (including at weekends). Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations. To determine clinical diagnosis and Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy treatment indicated. To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

To provide clinical cross cover within your team.

To attend service level discussions / meetings relating to your area of work as delegated by the Therapy Lead - Trauma and Orthopaedics.

To work flexibly with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Leads for Trauma and Orthopaedics to support flexible use of the workforce during times of high pressure.

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: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: Depending on experience
pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 18 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 156-8170368
Job locations: Royal Cornwall Hospital - Early Supported Discharge Orthopaedics, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

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

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: Apply through our website

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

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

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of further formal study e.g. Post Graduate qualifications, (Post grad Certificate/ Diploma, Masters modules
• Good understanding of roles with Multidisciplinary Team.
• An awareness of research and evidence based practice within Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Shows a commitment to working at RCHT

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups
• Membership of the CSP or College of Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of post-graduate education and development

Skills
Essential

• High levels of skill and experience of leading/ supervising a team of people including qualified and unqualified staff.
• Up-to-date clinical skills in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Highly Specialist level assessment skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical thinker and Reflective practitioner
• Good teaching ability/ education experience (formal or informal)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Car Driver with vehicle insured for business purposes
• Own transport to carry out patient treatment sessions in patients' homes

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post qualification experience
• Comprehensive experience across the acute and community hospital settings
• Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary
• Experience of managing the risks associated with unsupervised / lone working e.g. home visits
• Comprehensive experience as a clinical educator of therapy students
• Evidence of clinical audit/research activity

Desirable

• Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma and Orthopaedics, Elective Orthopaedics, ESD Orthopaedics
• Experience working in the community setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: Royal Cornwall Hospital - Early Supported Discharge Orthopaedics, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Therapy Lead - Trauma And Orthopaedics, Michelle Hague, Michelle.hague3@nhs.net, 07393249753