Band 6 Physiotherapist - NHS Professionals : Job Details

Why might this job interest you?

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your physiotherapy career within the Hertfordshire Community Trust.

This role is to work with the inpatient therapy team at Queen Victoria Memorial (QVM) Hospital. QVM is a 21 bedded unit based in Welwyn Village, Hertfordshire and specialises in the rehabilitation of a variety of pathologies including falls, orthopaedics, general medical, plus size, and amputees. The majority of patients follow a 17-day rehab pathway.

You will work closely with a supportive and friendly team of Physiotherapists, Ots and Rehabilitation Assistants as well as the wider MDT in the delivery of a rehabilitation package. You will provide skilled assessment and treatment sessions to support the individuals rehabilitation and discharge planning. You will get a Free on-site parking & Access to specialist rehabilitation equipment.

To deliver a complex package of high-quality healthcare including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and advice to patients with various needs including orthopaedics, care of the elderly, neurology. To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, and relatives. To deputise for the Lead Therapist, as necessary.

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:

• Take responsibility for managing a varied patient caseload, providing high-quality assessments and treatments that meet clinical standards, and ensuring effective discharge planning.
• Oversee, guide, and mentor junior staff, technical instructors, and students, promoting their professional growth and competence.
• Work closely with medical, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication and a holistic approach to patient care.
• Actively engage in personal professional development, attending training sessions, workshops, and other educational opportunities to enhance your expertise.
• Contribute to audits and research projects within the department to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes.
• Manage and assess clinical risks within your patient group, maintaining comprehensive and accurate records in line with legal, departmental, and Trust protocols.

Person Specification & Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Degree In Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working in UK - Physiotherapy Rehan Unit.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

School Lane

Welwyn

Hertfordshire

AL69PW