West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 6 - Physiotherapist, Outpatient Physiotherapy

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Job summary

We have an exciting full time 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 6 level, primarily based at the West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit, Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley site. There may however be the 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 and 7 clinical Physiotherapist 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. 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, undertakingassessment 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).

Additionally, vestibular patients will be seen.

You will utilise electronic patient records system to document care provided.

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 are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

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.

Details

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-C-5352-RA

Job locations

Jacketts Field

Abbotts Langley

WD5 0PA


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Jacketts Field

Abbotts Langley

WD5 0PA


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Jacketts Field

Abbotts Langley

WD5 0PA


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Team Lead

Marina Murray

marina.murray2@nhs.net

01923378130

Details

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-C-5352-RA

Job locations

Jacketts Field

Abbotts Langley

WD5 0PA


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