Job summary
Due to service expansion, we are looking to recruit flexible, enthusiastic and motivated staff to our Outpatient Physiotherapy Team.
We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our forward thinking and highly regarded musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy Team.
This full time post is at Band 7 level. It is primarily based at the West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit, Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley site. There is however expectation to work from home or from our other main hospital sites, as and when required.
The successful candidate will be supported by a Therapy Team Lead as well as Band 8 clinical Physiotherapists through a well-established probation, supervision and appraisal process. Our Band 7 tier provide robust peer support. We also offer in-service training opportunities and experience will be gained in the supervision of Band 6/5 Physiotherapists/other junior staff members as well as Physiotherapy students.
There are also opportunities for paid study leave and/or course funding both internally/externally. In addition, whilst very hard working, we are a sociable department committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff. We have a comprehensive Special Leave Policy, a Well-being Champion on site, Employee Assistance Programme, Spiritual and pastoral support and links to the Here for you service.
If you are suitably experienced within musculoskeletal physiotherapy then why not apply?
Main duties of the job
You will be working in a busy, friendly outpatient department seeing GP and Consultant referrals, undertaking assessment and treatment face to face and virtually. You will additionally be inputting into Trust clinics, for example, virtual and face to face fracture clinics.
Interviews will take place, in person, on Tuesday 20th February 2024.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take a lead role in providing physiotherapy care (specialist assessment and treatment), in the outpatient musculoskeletal Physiotherapy setting, at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
To act as a specialist resource for physiotherapy staff and other health care professionals.
To plan, co-ordinate and evaluate the Physiotherapy service provided by the Outpatient Physiotherapy Team in conjunction with the Acute Therapy Services Managers and Therapy Team Leads.
To be responsible for the supervision, appraisal and education of more junior physiotherapy staff within the clinical team.
To participate and lead evidence based in-service training sessions on a variety of clinical topics.
To supervise, educate and assess physiotherapy students.
To undertake/lead evidence-based audit and research projects to develop and enhance personal and teams clinical practice within their area. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team.
To assist in the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
To participate in virtual consultation model, when required.
To participate in an extended hours and 7 day working pattern, once/if implemented.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To take a lead role in providing physiotherapy care (specialist assessment and treatment), in the outpatient musculoskeletal Physiotherapy setting, at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
To act as a specialist resource for physiotherapy staff and other health care professionals.
To plan, co-ordinate and evaluate the Physiotherapy service provided by the Outpatient Physiotherapy Team in conjunction with the Acute Therapy Services Managers and Therapy Team Leads.
To be responsible for the supervision, appraisal and education of more junior physiotherapy staff within the clinical team.
To participate and lead evidence based in-service training sessions on a variety of clinical topics.
To supervise, educate and assess physiotherapy students.
To undertake/lead evidence-based audit and research projects to develop and enhance personal and teams clinical practice within their area. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team.
To assist in the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
To participate in virtual consultation model, when required.
To participate in an extended hours and 7 day working pattern, once/if implemented.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- Score 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- Score 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
