Vacancy
A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
About the role
A part‑time opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a friendly and forward thinking Outpatient Physiotherapy department, based at our Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley site.
You will be part of a busy, friendly Outpatient Physiotherapy Department, where you will be supported, in this role, through a well‑established supervision process. Robust training support will be provided.
Key responsibilities
* Assist physiotherapy colleagues in delivering face‑to‑face direct patient care and delegated class/group based clinical activities.
* Work in an outpatient‑based setting, supporting physiotherapy colleagues (musculoskeletal and pelvic health), assisting patients to complete treatment, teaching and progress individually and in groups, and preparing the environment and equipment.
* Maintain stock and equipment levels including stock take, cleaning, recycling and reordering.
* Support admin & clerical staff with telephone enquiries, referral registration, appointment booking, clinic diary management, discharging, filing, photocopying/printing.
* Assist with and share receptionist duties for the department.
* Participate in extended hours and 7 day working pattern, once/if implemented.
* Provide admin support (as requested) to the private patient physiotherapy service, if/as appropriate.
* Assist in chaperoning, where appropriate, following relevant training.
* Deliver Total Knee Replacement Classes, Lower Limb Classes, Wrist Classes, pre and post prosthetic limb amputee classes and any additional groups or classes introduced in the future.
Working hours and benefits
The post holder will work 15.5 hours per week. The service operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with some staff working extended hours as required. Flexibility in start and finish times will be discussed with the successful applicant. We offer a variety of flexible working options.
Application details
If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Other information
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025.
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