Band 6 - Physiotherapist, Outpatient Physiotherapy | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,162 - £44,629 pa inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Abbotts Langley, WD5 0PA |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6208095/360-C-5352-RA |
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?
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).
Additionally, vestibular patients will be seen.
You will utilise electronic patient records system to document care provided.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Apr 2024