Band 5- Physiotherapist, Outpatient Physiotherapy
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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 full time opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic HCPC registered qualified Physiotherapist to join our forward thinking and highly regarded musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy Team.
This full time post is static and at Band 5 level, based at the West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit, Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley site.
The successful candidate will be supported by a Therapy Team Lead as well as Band 8, 7, 6 clinical Physiotherapists through a well-established probation, supervision and appraisal process. We also offer in-service training opportunities and experience will be gained in the supervision of assistant, administrative and clerical, 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 interested in specialising in 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.
Whilst you will be working autonomously, you will be supported by a supervisor and a team with extensive experience and knowledge. Nonetheless, our in-service trainings are lead by each clinician and so it is important to keep up to date with recent evidence and research.
You may be involved in leading classes and so therefore we are looking for someone who is a good communicator, motivated and organised.
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.
Interview date is 21st February 2024.
Details
Date posted
31 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,828 to £36,311 a year inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
360-C-5353
Job locations
Jacketts Field
Abbotts Langley
WD5 0PA
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Jacketts Field
Abbotts Langley
WD5 0PA
Employer's website
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