[ref. f86961601] Senior Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist - Bank

Job overview

Our therapy team are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and innovative physiotherapists and occupational therapists to join our sociable and dynamic team.

If you are currently a band 6 therapist, with inpatient experience and are looking for flexible hours, we would love to hear from you.

You could cover the orthopaedic wards, care of the elderly, general medicine, acute medicine, stroke and neurology and respiratory.

You will be required to work with other qualified & non-qualified staff to provide a 7 day service. You may have an option to cover bank holidays, weekends and our late shifts up until 8 pm.

1. To perform advanced Physio and Occupational therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to determine a diagnosis and formulate and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme.
2. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
3. To participate in the development and delivery of education and training for other health professionals.
4. To undertake generic work in the inpatient setting of Physiotherapy/ occupational therapy to a competent standard.
5. To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for patients with physiotherapy/ occupational therapy problems on the inpatient wards, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior therapist is available if required.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person specification

Qulifications and training

• DIploma/degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

• Evidence of relevant CPD relevant to speciality

Experience

• Inpatient experience as band 5
• Working within an acute hospital
• Working within NHS

• supervision and appraisal of staff and students

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of a range of injuries and conditions

• Experience of clinical audit

Skills

• ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Competent IT skills

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.

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.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.