Job summary
The Physiotherapy Outpatients department are seeking a Physiotherapist to join their excellent team of therapists.
The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to deliver high quality, patient centered care.
The post holder will provide assessment and treatment for a range of MSK acute and long term conditions. We are a dynamic team actively involved in multidisciplinary clinics within Rheumatology and Orthopaedic Departments.
Shift pattern: Mon - Fri
Main duties of the job
You would join a well-established and highly skilled team of Physiotherapists and Hand Therapists who work across three satellite clinics with excellent Technical Instructor and administrative support.
The department is committed to CPD and you will be given regular supervision sessions, in-service training and access to professional development opportunities.
We offer patients remote consultations via telephone and video as well as face to face appointments and are a paper-light service using SystmOne record keeping and electronic exercise prescription.
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.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Member of HCPC
- Member of CSP
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Physio including MSK speciality
- Experience of using electronic note writing systems e.g. SystmOne
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to In-service training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of conditions relevant to MSK
- Knowledge of a range of physiotherapy assessment and treatment options relevant to MSK
Desirable
- Knowledge of outcomes measures relevant to MSK and how they are used
- Knowledge of local and national agenda related to Physiotherapy and NHS development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organised and able to prioritise
- Competent IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Member of HCPC
- Member of CSP
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Physio including MSK speciality
- Experience of using electronic note writing systems e.g. SystmOne
Desirable
- Experience of contributing to In-service training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of conditions relevant to MSK
- Knowledge of a range of physiotherapy assessment and treatment options relevant to MSK
Desirable
- Knowledge of outcomes measures relevant to MSK and how they are used
- Knowledge of local and national agenda related to Physiotherapy and NHS development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organised and able to prioritise
- Competent IT skills
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).
