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Job overview

We are looking to recruit new graduates that may have just graduated or graduating soon. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic band 5 Physiotherapist to join our team . You will work as part of our Therapies team providing high quality care to patients at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. This post currently offers four monthly rotations covering the following areas: medical respiratory including ITU and HDU, acute paediatrics, out patients, Emergency Care and Acute Medicine, orthopaedics/surgery, neurology and Complex Medical Wards. Our service cover is 7 days a weeks and weekend working and late shifts.

You must be eager to learn, organised, and be able to work effectively as part of a team. You will be supported in this role by a friendly and knowledgeable colleges. The Therapies Department at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is a dynamic and evolving department and you will be encouraged to actively participate in service development and evaluation.

We would consider part time working and return to practice applicants. 

Please note interviews will be face to face due to practical element to the interview process.

Acute NHS experience is essential for applying this position.

Main duties of the job

1. To perform therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse and varied
physical and psychological conditions, to determine a diagnosis and formulate and deliver an appropriate individualised treatment programme.
2. To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a specific area or ward, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available when required. Clinical work is regularly evaluated by a senior physiotherapist.
3. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
4. To supervise work experience students on observational placement, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.
5. To contribute and participate in evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team’s clinical practice and improve service delivery within each rotation.  

Working for our organisation

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.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

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. Travel between hospital sites may be required. 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.