AddressJob Title: Physiotherapist - MSK
Grade: Band 6
Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Outpatient Physiotherapy, West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit, Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley, WD5 0PA
Ward/Dept: Physiotherapy, OPD
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm, (30-minute lunch break)
Pay Rates – Day: £19.10
The Role
We are looking to recruit flexible, enthusiastic, and motivated staff to our Outpatient Physiotherapy Team. We have two exciting full-time opportunities for suitably experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our forward thinking and highly regarded musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy Team.
These full-time posts are at Band 6 level, primarily based at the West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit, Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley site. There may however expectation to work from home or from our other main hospital sites, as and when required.
The successful candidates will be supported by a Therapy Team Lead as well as Band 8 and 7 clinical Physiotherapists through a well-established probation, supervision, and appraisal process. Our Band 6 tier provide robust peer support. We also offer in-service training opportunities and experience will be gained in the supervision of Band 5 Physiotherapists/other junior staff members as well as Physiotherapy students.
The Trust/Ward/Department
West Hertfordshire Hospitals values include Commitment, Care and Quality, as reflected in their vision statement “The very best care, for every patient, every day”. To recognise the hard work of their staff each month, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust they take time to recognise a member of staff who has gone the extra mile in a ‘Celebrating Excellence’ staff award. Their hospitals are on the doorstep of London, with excellent schools, award-winning parks, and great recreational facilities – all surrounded by beautiful countryside.
The Responsibilities
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below – as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:
· To provide physiotherapy care (specialist assessment and treatment), in the outpatient musculoskeletal Physiotherapy setting, at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
· To be responsible for the supervision, appraisal, and education of more junior physiotherapy staff within the clinical team.
· To supervise, educate and assess physiotherapy students.
· To participate in evidence-based audit and research projects.
To participate in virtual consultation model, when required.
· To participate in an extended hours and 7 day working pattern, once/if implemented.
· You will be working in a busy, friendly outpatient department seeing GP and Consultant referrals, undertaking assessment and treatment face to face and virtually.
· Your caseload will include elective/trauma orthopaedic patients, and pregnancy related MSK conditions (e.g pelvic girdle pain).
· You will utilise electronic patient records system to document care provided.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
Prior experience within the NHS
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised by Health Care Professionals Council
Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
NHS Outpatient musculoskeletal experience essential
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
Who are NHS Professionals?
If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a ‘Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.
Why NHS Professionals?
We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.
In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -
· Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
· First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
· Dedicated consultants
· Flexible working options
· Free DBS and free training
· Build holiday allowance
· Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime on 03332 407 552
· Stakeholder pension scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £19.10 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 71204
