Senior Physiotherapist - Acute & Emergency Medicine
The closing date is 21 November 2025
Job summary
The Therapy Department at Luton and Dunstable Hospital is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our well-established Acute and Emergency Medicine Therapy Team. We provide therapy input through a seven-day extended hours service across all front-door areas, including the Emergency Department, Emergency Assessment Units, Medical Short Stay Units, and the Frailty Unit.
Our Emergency Department offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you will gain valuable knowledge and experience to help you develop and progress your career.
As a team, we are committed to continuous development within Therapies, ensuring the highest clinical standards and striving for excellence in patient care. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, we place patients at the centre of every decision, supporting efficient discharges and contributing to numerous quality improvement initiatives that drive our service forward.
We are seeking motivated and innovative individuals who are enthusiastic about therapy and able to work flexibly across weekends and extended hours. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving team within a highly respected Trust.
Flexible working arrangements and job shares will be considered for suitable candidates. The department also has a strong commitment to continuing professional development and actively supports staff in their growth and career progression.
Main duties of the job
To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations, to determine a diagnosis and formulate and deliver an appropriate programme
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To supervise physiotherapy students on placement within the Acute and Emergency Medicine therapy team.
To participate in the development and delivery of education and training.
To undertake generic work in Acute and Emergency Medicine within the field of occupational therapy to a competent standard, supported by clinical supervision from non-physiotherapy senior staff.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for patients with physiotherapy problems on the Acute and Emergency Medical wards, working without direct supervision. Clinical work is evaluated through regular clinical supervision with a Band 7 clinician, but day-to-day clinical work is not routinely reviewed.
Supported by the Band 7 Acute and Emergency Medicine physiotherapy lead, to design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to improve service delivery. Make recommendations and occasionally implement changes to practice or service protocols, as agreed with the Band 7 lead.
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.
Our values
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.
Details
Date posted
07 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
418-DTO9755-KA
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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