A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We have a 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and forward-thinking Outpatient Physiotherapy Department.
This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) is based at our Jacketts Field site in Abbots Langley.
You will be working within a busy and welcoming outpatient physiotherapy team, where you will be supported throughout the fixed-term contract by a qualified Band 7/6 Physiotherapist through our well-established supervision framework.
You will receive robust training and have access to in-service learning opportunities, with the chance to further develop your existing skills in both one-to-one and group-based clinical settings.
In addition to our commitment to high-quality patient care, we take pride in fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
If you have relevant experience and are looking for a rewarding next step, we encourage you to apply.
Interviews will be held in person at the West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit, Outpatient Physiotherapy Department, Jacketts Field Site, Abbots Langley.
Provisional interview dates are scheduled for 30th April and 1st May.
You will be assessing, treating, progressing and discharging routine MSK patients – trauma and elective post-operative orthopaedic presentations.
You will be running group exercise sessions – for example TKR classes and lower limb classes.
You will also help support our qualified staff in joint treatment sessions, as and when appropriate.
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.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.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.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
To treat own caseload of patients in the MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy setting; according to set treatment protocols, monitor progression, and make alterations to patients treatment programmes as and when required.
To use clinical reasoning to utilise a range of assessment and treatment skills to formulate treatment programmes.
To work unsupervised regularly and report back progress or change from expected findings to a qualified physiotherapist.
This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Apr 2025