Band 6 - Physiotherapist, Medical team | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £41,957 - £50,387 pa inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7917105/360-C-11205 |
Summary
We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our medical therapy team at Watford General Hospital.
This is a full time post, working 37.5 hours per week.
This post would be suitable for an experienced band 5 looking to progress in their career, or an existing band 6 looking to build on their skills.
You will be supported by a robust senior tier with a wealth of experience to help guide and support in both your individual learning needs but to also strive to ensure that the best standards of care are provided.
A well-established probation and appraisal process is in place to help facilitate this. We also offer In-Service training and CPD opportunities to develop your specialist skills. Opportunities and experience will be gained in the supervision of band 5 physiotherapists, assistants and undergraduates.
In addition, we have senior leadership training opportunities and a robust in-service training programme. There are also opportunities for course funding both externally and through the department’s links with the University of Hertfordshire.
The department is 7 day working and this post would be included in that rota (frequency of 1:4 - 1:6 weekends) with rest days in the following week, along with a requirement to be on the Respiratory on call evening rota.
The successful candidate would be providing highly skilled physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients across Medical Wards at Watford General Hospital.
The post holder should have experience with a variety of patient cohorts including general medicine, neurological conditions and oncology.
Candidates should have an awareness of discharge pathways within the NHS and social care.
The successful candidate will join a growing integrated team of OT’s and Physio’s and will have the opportunity to develop both their clinical and supervisory skills.
Excellent clinical reasoning and therapy handling skills are a prerequisite for this post.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Apr 2026