Overview
A vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Join our team and take the next step in your physiotherapy career!
This is an exciting opportunity to progress within our well‑established and dynamic physiotherapy service, working across Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, and the West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit at Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley.
We are looking for an experienced band 5 or an existing band 6 looking to build on their skills through a rotational post.
Rotations
Our Band‑6 scheme offers rotations through both in‑patients and out‑patients, usually lasting six months each. Rotations include:
* Emergency Department/Acute assessment unit
* Frailty
* Care of the Elderly
* Respiratory including ITU
* General medicine
* Surgical including outpatient amputees
* Acute Stroke Unit
* Orthopaedics – trauma and elective (cross‑site working)
* MSK
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide highly skilled physiotherapy assessment and treatment to in‑patients across Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, and the West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit.
The post holder will join an integrated team of occupational therapists and physiotherapists, developing both clinical and supervisory skills.
Each rotation is supported by a robust senior tier, with a well‑established probation and appraisal process to guide individual learning needs and ensure high standards of care.
The department works seven days a week; this post includes a 1:4–1:6 weekend rota with rest days the following week, and a requirement to be on the respiratory on‑call evening rota.
Qualifications & Requirements
Excellent clinical reasoning and therapy handling skills are a prerequisite. Experience in multidisciplinary teams and the ability to supervise band 5 physiotherapists, assistants, and undergraduates are desired.
Professional Development
In‑service training opportunities, senior leadership training, and robust in‑service programmes are available. Course funding may be obtained externally or through the department’s links with the University of Hertfordshire. Training opportunities to develop specialist skills can be offered in line with your PDR.
Flexible Working & Well‑being
We offer flexible working options recognised to support a good work‑life balance. Staff well‑being and development are a priority, along with the use of digital healthcare innovation.
EEO & Equality
If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
We welcome applications from Service Leavers, Veterans, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and partners/spouses of those serving.
Contact
Website: www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
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