Job Vacancies My account Please wait, loading Sector Job list Job details Senior Physiotherapist - Acute & Emergency Medicine NHS AfC: Band 6 Main area Senior Physiotherapist Acute & Emergency Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: Full time Hours Full time Flexible working Compressed hours Other 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working and late shift cover on a rota basis. Member of the respiratory on call rota) Job ref 418-DTO9755-KA Site Luton and Dunstable University Hospital Town Luton Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/11/2025 23:59 Interview date 03/12/2025 Job Overview The Therapy Department at Luton and Dunstable Hospital is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our well-established Acute and Emergency Medicine Therapy Team. We provide therapy input through a seven-day extended hours service across all front-door areas, including the Emergency Department, Emergency Assessment Units, Medical Short Stay Units, and the Frailty Unit. Our Emergency Department offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you will gain valuable knowledge and experience to help you develop and progress your career. As a team, we are committed to continuous development within Therapies, ensuring the highest clinical standards and striving for excellence in patient care. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, we place patients at the centre of every decision, supporting efficient discharges and contributing to numerous quality improvement initiatives that drive our service forward. We are seeking motivated and innovative individuals who are enthusiastic about therapy and able to work flexibly across weekends and extended hours. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving team within a highly respected Trust. Flexible working arrangements and job shares will be considered for suitable candidates. The department also has a strong commitment to continuing professional development and actively supports staff in their growth and career progression. 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. 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. 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. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please refer to job description and personal specification for detailed information. If any further questions please contact Ikera Williams or Chelsea Hove on 07811997205 Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Evidence of Physiotherapy Degree Evidence of HCPC registration Desirable criteria Evidence of CSP membership Evidence of clinical interest group Experience Essential criteria 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 Experience of working in the NHS Desirable criteria Evidence of participation/teaching in in-service training Evidence of involvement in service improvement project/audit Experience of working within Acute and Emergency Medicine Knowledge Essential criteria 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 criteria 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. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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. Documents to download Job Description (PDF, 240.4KB) Personal Specification (PDF, 128.4KB) Functional Aspects (PDF, 120.6KB) L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB) Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB) Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB) Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB) Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Ikera Williams Job title Specialist Physiotherapist Email address ikera.williams@bedsft.nhs.uk Telephone number 07811997205 If you have problems applying, contact Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust Lewsey Road Luton Bedfordshire LU4 0DZ Telephone 01582 497325 List all jobs in Allied Health Professions or all sectors Sector Job list Job details