Specialist Physiotherapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Watford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Work across NHS Trusts

Job summary

Watford General Hospital, part of West Hertfordshire NHS Trust, seeks a Specialist Physiotherapist for a two-month bank post in the Inpatient Therapy Department. The role covers autonomous caseload management, supervision of junior staff, and a seven‑day on‑call including emergency respiratory cover.

Applicants must have HCPC registration and experience in an acute inpatient setting, with a focus on respiratory and complex care.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy degree or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).
• HCPC registration as a physiotherapist.
• Experience in an acute inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Specialised assessment and treatment for patients with complex physical and psychological needs.
• Provide expert information to patients, carers and other professionals.
• Coordinate care with medical, nursing, social work and multidisciplinary staff.
• Autonomously manage own caseload and service area.

Skills

Specialist physiotherapy skills

Autonomous caseload management

Education

Physiotherapy degree or equivalent

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Two-month bank post as a Specialist Physiotherapist in the Inpatient Therapy Department at Watford General Hospital, which serves West Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The work is specialised assessment and treatment of patients with complex physical and psychological needs, plus advice to patients, carers and wider teams. It is autonomous, with a personal caseload, supervision of junior staff and students, and 7-day on-call duties including emergency respiratory cover. Applicants need HCPC registration and experience in an acute inpatient setting.

What the job involves

• Specialised assessment, diagnosis and individualised treatment for patients with complex physical and psychological needs
• Expert advice and information to patients, carers, relatives and other professionals
• Coordinated care through communication with medical, nursing, social work and multidisciplinary staff
• Autonomous management of own caseload and a defined service area or patient group
• Supervising, educating and assessing junior physiotherapists, assistants, technical instructors and clerical staff
• Supporting physiotherapy students to graduate standard, working with universities to meet degree-level teaching standards
• Evidence-based audit and research to improve practice, and contributing to service protocols
• Participating in the 7-day roster, including evening, weekend and bank holiday emergency on-call
• Specialist respiratory physiotherapy during on-call, advising colleagues on respiratory and chest conditions
• Assessing clinical risk, setting prognoses and treatment goals, and planning discharge with valid informed consent
• Maintaining accurate patient treatment records and contributing to multidisciplinary meetings
• Maintaining professional development through supervision, training, peer review and reflective practice

What’s required

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy degree or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a physiotherapist

Experience

• Experience working in an acute inpatient setting

Skills & knowledge

• Evidence of developed specialist physiotherapy skills

What’s offered

• Access to learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Flexible and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Choice of working across over 50 partner NHS Trusts