Inpatient Physiotherapist - Weekend (Bank)

Nuffield Health; Hertford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit healthcare organisation as a Physiotherapist. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of patients, providing evidence-based clinical care in a supportive environment. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, dedicated to optimising patient health and recovery. With fantastic career progression opportunities and a commitment to professional development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. Enjoy a fulfilling career while being valued and supported in your professional growth.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme access

Discounted gym membership at £25.00/month

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Effective communication and excellent manual therapy skills.

Responsibilities

• See pre- and post-surgery patients, covering inpatient caseload.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient recovery.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Manual therapy skills

Workload management

Experience with post-op orthopaedic patients

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Inpatient Weekend Physiotherapist

Hereford Hospital | Physiotherapy | Bank Contract - Ad hoc

Up to £24.00 per hour

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist? Do you want to work for a leading not-for-profit healthcare organisation with fantastic career progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for the wellbeing of others and taking pride in supporting them through their road to recovery?

Due to an increased workload over the weekends, we now have this requirement. Our expert physiotherapists are here to rehabilitate patients to optimal functional recovery following surgery.

The hospital is well-placed to support and mentor the successful candidate for this role, alongside our academy training programs.

As a Physiotherapist, you will:

1. See a wide range of pre- and post-surgery patients undertaking orthopaedic or gynaecology surgery
2. Cover inpatient caseload
3. Work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHPS, and consultants to optimise patient health and recovery
4. Adhere to Nuffield Health's values and beliefs, encouraging behaviour that is enterprising, passionate, independent, and caring
5. Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence-based, safe, effective, caring, well-led, and responsive to patient needs
6. Monitor the standard of treatment provided regularly
7. Comply with all professional, clinical, and governance standards, participating in clinical audits and quality assurance processes

What are we looking for in our Physiotherapists?

1. A BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent, registered with the HCPC
2. Evidence of ongoing professional development and training
3. Effective communication skills to engage with patients and healthcare professionals
4. Excellent manual therapy skills
5. Ability to prioritize and manage workload efficiently
6. Previous experience treating post-op orthopaedic patients

We value shared commitment to our core principles: putting people first and providing personalised, holistic healthcare. Join us in creating a healthier future for our patients.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling valued and supported. Our benefits include holiday entitlement in line with the Working Time Directive, pension scheme access, and discounted gym membership at £25.00/month. We are dedicated to your professional growth through training and career development opportunities.

About Nuffield Hospital - Hereford

The Nuffield Health Hospital in Hereford, located in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside just half a mile north of Hereford City Centre, offers exceptional private healthcare. Our hospital features 20 inpatient beds, 3 day surgery beds, and a busy ACU, providing a broad range of surgical specialties including general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, vascular, plastics, and more. Working with leading consultants, we deliver high-quality medical and surgical services in a professional, friendly, and collaborative environment.

Join Nuffield Health and shape your future today. Apply now—early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

It starts with you.