Senior Physiotherapist - Acute & Emergency Medicine

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Therapy Department at Luton and Dunstable Hospital as a Band 6 Physiotherapist, providing therapy across various services in a dynamic team environment. You'll ensure excellent patient care and have opportunities for professional development in a supportive NHS Trust. A flexible work structure is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration required.
• Experience in an acute hospital environment essential.
• Knowledge of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessments and programmes.
• Supervise physiotherapy students during placements.
• Participate in education and service improvement projects.

Skills

Supervision

Clinical Audits

Complex Medical Conditions

Patient Care

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Physiotherapy Degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

The Luton and Dunstable Hospital Therapy Department would like to present an exciting opportunity to join an established team in the Acute and Emergency Medicine Therapy Department.

The team provide therapy input, with a 7 day extended hours service, across all our front door areas such as Emergency Department, Emergency Assessment Units, Medical Short Stay units and Frailty Unit.

Our Emergency Department offers a friendly and supportive environment that will equip you with new knowledge and experience that will help to further build and progress your career. We as a therapy team are very keen for further development within Therapies to maintain high clinical standards and services in the pursuit of excellence.

The therapy team works closely with the MDT to enable efficient discharges with the patient at the heart of each decision. We are involved in many quality improvement initiatives to drive service provision forward.

Applications are invited from suitably motivated and innovative individuals to join an energetic and evolving Therapy Team within a reputable Trust. The post holders are required to be enthusiastic and passionate about the field of therapy and must be able to work flexibly across weekends and extended hours.

We will consider flexible working and job shares for the appropriate candidates. The department has a strong commitment to CPD and supports staff members with development.

Main duties of the job

To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations, to determine a diagnosis and formulate and deliver an appropriate programme

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

To supervise physiotherapy students on placement within the Acute and Emergency Medicine therapy team.

To participate in the development and delivery of education and training.

To undertake generic work in Acute and Emergency Medicine within the field of occupational therapy to a competent standard, supported by clinical supervision from non-physiotherapy senior staff.

To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for patients with physiotherapy problems on the Acute and Emergency Medical wards, working without direct supervision. Clinical work is evaluated through regular clinical supervision with a Band 7 clinician, but day-to-day clinical work is not routinely reviewed.

Supported by the Band 7 Acute and Emergency Medicine physiotherapy lead, to design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to improve service delivery. Make recommendations and occasionally implement changes to practice or service protocols, as agreed with the Band 7 lead.

About us

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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

418-DTO0795-KA

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description and personal specification for detailed information.

If any further questions please contact Justine Mahoney on 07811997205

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description and personal specification for detailed information.

If any further questions please contact Justine Mahoney on 07811997205

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Evidence of Physiotherapy Degree
• Evidence of HCPC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of CSP membership
• Evidence of clinical interest group

Experience Essential

• Experience in supervising students/band 5 therapists
• Experience of working within an acute hospital environment
• Experience of a broad range of postgraduate rotations
• Experience of working within an MDT
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment

Desirable

• Evidence of participation/teaching in in-service training
• Evidence of involvement in service improvement project/audit
• Experience of working within Acute and Emergency Medicine
• Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge Essential

• Evidence of good understanding of complex medical conditions
• Evidence of knowledge for a broad range of physiotherapy assessment & treatment techniques relating to the clinical setting
• Experience of clinical audits

Desirable

• Awareness of the wider local and national agenda around physiotherapy and NHS developments
• Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Evidence of Physiotherapy Degree
• Evidence of HCPC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of CSP membership
• Evidence of clinical interest group

Experience Essential

• Experience in supervising students/band 5 therapists
• Experience of working within an acute hospital environment
• Experience of a broad range of postgraduate rotations
• Experience of working within an MDT
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment

Desirable

• Evidence of participation/teaching in in-service training
• Evidence of involvement in service improvement project/audit
• Experience of working within Acute and Emergency Medicine
• Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge Essential

• Evidence of good understanding of complex medical conditions
• Evidence of knowledge for a broad range of physiotherapy assessment & treatment techniques relating to the clinical setting
• Experience of clinical audits

Desirable

• Awareness of the wider local and national agenda around physiotherapy and NHS developments
• Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)