Job summary An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the therapy team in a static role within Orthopaedics. We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Physiotherapist with a strong interest in Orthopaedics to become a part of our well-established multi-disciplinary team. You will receive support from our experienced band 7 therapists. This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, with the expectation to participate in the weekend and respiratory on-call rota. The ideal candidate will have experience working with acute trauma patients and an interest in supporting both trauma and elective patients. The role requires the flexibility to work across both Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. We provide opportunities for professional development and training to help you enhance your specialist skills in line with your PDR goals. Main duties of the job The successful candidate would be providing highly skilled physiotherapy assessment and treatment to Orthopaedic inpatients across both Watford General and St Albans City Hospital including elective, trauma and fractured neck of femur patients. 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. The post holder will be responsible for delivering excellent Orthopaedic care and contributing to service development projects. Excellent clinical reasoning and therapy handling skills are a prerequisite for this post. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, 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 ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, 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. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.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. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-C-6839 Job locations Cross Site Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate must be confident in managing elective, trauma, and fractured neck of femur patients. Applicants should demonstrate confidence in working within a team of Physiotherapy staff and a willingness to collaborate effectively in service provision, including providing support to the wider therapy team. The post holder will also contribute to the service training program, helping to develop staff competence in managing orthopaedic patients. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate must be confident in managing elective, trauma, and fractured neck of femur patients. Applicants should demonstrate confidence in working within a team of Physiotherapy staff and a willingness to collaborate effectively in service provision, including providing support to the wider therapy team. The post holder will also contribute to the service training program, helping to develop staff competence in managing orthopaedic patients. Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised by Health Care Professionals Council. Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent. Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded specialist skills. Desirable Attendance at post graduate courses in relevant fields. Knowledge: Essential Understanding of Physiotherapy structure in NHS. Standards - Health Care Professions Council/ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Local. Policies and Procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety). Ability to search and review evidence base. Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service. Evidence of written projects/audit. Experience: Essential Clinical problem-solving ability. Proven relevant clinical experience in trauma and orthopaedics Skill in physiotherapeutic techniques. Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients. Willing to participate in emergency/on call duties and weekend working Ability to assess patient conditions establish a diagnosis and formulate a specialised treatment plan, from a range of modalities. Desirable Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post. Acute/Community. Previous experience in the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist. Respiratory on-call/emergency experience. Orthopaedic inpatient elective care experience. Previous Band 6 experience in relevant post. Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised by Health Care Professionals Council. Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent. Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded specialist skills. Desirable Attendance at post graduate courses in relevant fields. Knowledge: Essential Understanding of Physiotherapy structure in NHS. Standards - Health Care Professions Council/ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Local. Policies and Procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety). Ability to search and review evidence base. Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service. Evidence of written projects/audit. Experience: Essential Clinical problem-solving ability. Proven relevant clinical experience in trauma and orthopaedics Skill in physiotherapeutic techniques. Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients. Willing to participate in emergency/on call duties and weekend working Ability to assess patient conditions establish a diagnosis and formulate a specialised treatment plan, from a range of modalities. Desirable Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post. Acute/Community. Previous experience in the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist. Respiratory on-call/emergency experience. Orthopaedic inpatient elective care experience. Previous Band 6 experience in relevant post. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Cross Site Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)