Band 6 - Rotational Physiotherapist, Inpatient Physiotherapy
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We are seeking a physiotherapist to join our well-established and dynamic physiotherapy service, working across Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, and the West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit at Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley.
This role is suitable for an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist looking to progress or an existing Band 6 wishing to further develop their skills through our rotational post.
Our Band 6 rotational scheme provides experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, offering opportunities to build expertise across a range of clinical areas.
Rotations, Typically Lasting Six Months, Include:
1. Emergency Department/Acute Assessment Unit
2. Frailty
3. Care of the Elderly
4. Respiratory, including ITU
5. General Medicine
6. Surgical, including outpatient Amputees
7. Acute Stroke Unit
8. Orthopaedics trauma and elective (cross-site working)
9. MSK
Each rotation is supported by experienced senior staff who provide guidance and ensure high standards of care.
In-service training opportunities are available, and the role includes supervision of Band 5 physiotherapists, assistants, and undergraduate students.
The successful candidate would be providing highly skilled physiotherapy assessment and treatment to inpatients across Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, and the West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit at Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley.
The post holder will join a growing integrated team of OTs and Physios and will have the opportunity to develop both their clinical and supervisory skills.
Excellent clinical reasoning and therapy handling skills are a prerequisite for this post.
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.
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.
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.
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 us.
The department operates a seven-day service, and this post includes participation in the weekend rota (approximately 1:4 - 1:6 weekends), with rest days allocated the following week. There is also a requirement to join the respiratory on-call evening rota.
Training opportunities are available to support the development of specialist skills in line with personal development reviews (PDRs).
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
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