Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team as a Senior Physiotherapist, based at Bedford Hospital. As part of the wider therapies service, our department is highly valued and respected across the Trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and well-motivated physiotherapist to join us on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, including continence issues and musculoskeletal disorders related to pregnancy. You will be expected to work autonomously, providing clinical diagnoses and delivering evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, while maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records.
Strong communication and documentation skills are essential, along with the ability to prioritise and delegate effectively within a busy clinical environment. The service is also committed to supporting student placements, offering opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry out advanced physiotherapeutic assessments for patients presenting with a wide range of complex physical and psychological conditions. They will be responsible for formulating clinical diagnoses and developing tailored treatment programmes to meet individual patient needs.
They will seek guidance and support from senior physiotherapists as needed to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making in highly complex cases.
As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will manage their own caseload, taking full responsibility for the assessment, treatment, and discharge of patients, while delivering all aspects of clinical care independently.
In addition, they will provide supervision and education to junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, and undergraduate students, supporting their development and contributing to a positive learning environment.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
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Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of your patient caseload.
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Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with complex presentations or multiple pathologies.
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Use advanced clinical reasoning and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnoses.
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Formulate and implement individualised treatment programmes based on evidence-based practice and a range of therapeutic options.
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Continuously evaluate treatment outcomes and adapt care plans using sound clinical reasoning.
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Establish accurate prognoses, recommend appropriate interventions, and develop thorough treatment and discharge plans.
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Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals and obtain valid consent.
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Work within the legal framework when treating patients who may lack the capacity to consent
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
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Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of your patient caseload.
-
Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with complex presentations or multiple pathologies.
-
Use advanced clinical reasoning and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnoses.
-
Formulate and implement individualised treatment programmes based on evidence-based practice and a range of therapeutic options.
-
Continuously evaluate treatment outcomes and adapt care plans using sound clinical reasoning.
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Establish accurate prognoses, recommend appropriate interventions, and develop thorough treatment and discharge plans.
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Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals and obtain valid consent.
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Work within the legal framework when treating patients who may lack the capacity to consent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
- Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, Technical Instructor or assistants.
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience of SystmOne
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
- Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, Technical Instructor or assistants.
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience of SystmOne
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
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).
