Job overview
Are you looking for your first qualified role as a physiotherapist and ready to begin your career with us?
Bedford Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and dynamic Physiotherapist to join our Trust on a bank basis.
As part of this role, you will work within the Band 5 rotational programme at Bedford Hospital. You will not only provide high‑quality care to patients with a wide range of conditions, but also contribute to the ongoing development of the service and support the growth of the wider therapy team. Our nine rotations offer a minimum of three years’ exposure to a broad variety of clinical presentations and diagnoses, giving you a strong foundation for your professional development.
The nine rotations include:
1. Acute Frailty
2. Respiratory Inpatients
3. Orthopaedics and Surgery
4. Neurology Inpatients and Stroke
5. Urgent and Emergency Medicine
6. Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
7. Paediatrics
8. Community
9. MSK Outpatients
Main duties of the job
The rotations are delivered on a four‑month cycle and are led and supported by experienced senior staff. Each rotation offers the opportunity to develop and enhance your clinical skills while working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team. You will gain valuable experience and the essential tools needed to progress confidently into more senior roles.
To succeed in this position, you will need to demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and skills gained through your placements, along with a proactive, problem‑solving approach to patient management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential.
We have a strong commitment to learning and development, and we recognise that every physiotherapist brings a unique blend of skills and experience. For this reason, we tailor your training and support to your individual needs, ensuring your time with us is both rewarding and successful.
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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
·Conduct comprehensive assessments using advanced clinical reasoning and manual techniques to formulate accurate diagnoses.
·Evaluate patient progress regularly, using objective measures and clinical judgment to adapt and refine treatment plans as necessary.
·Deliver patient-centered care with treatment programmes based on sound clinical knowledge and the latest evidence-based practices.
Treatment Planning and Delivery
·Design, implement, and monitor individualised rehabilitation programmes that promote recovery and functional independence.
·Provide therapeutic interventions requiring manual dexterity, coordination, and therapeutic handling tailored to patient needs.
·Develop safe and effective discharge plans, incorporating appropriate referrals to other services and agencies.
Please refer to the attached JD document
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
10. •Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy
11. •HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
12. •Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
Essential criteria
13. •Experience in the NHS at placement or qualified level
14. •Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team within a hospital setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
15. •Ability to manage a clinical caseload
16. •Ability to communicate with healthcare professionals and the public
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.