Job overview
The Luton and Dunstable Hospital Therapy Department would like to present an exciting opportunity to join an established team in the Acute and Emergency Medicine Therapy Department.
The team provide therapy input, with a 7 day extended hours service, across all our front door areas such as Emergency Department, Emergency Assessment Units, Medical Short Stay units and Frailty Unit.
Our Emergency Department offers a friendly and supportive environment that will equip you with new knowledge and experience that will help to further build and progress your career. We as a therapy team are very keen for further development within Therapies to maintain high clinical standards and services in the pursuit of excellence.
The therapy team works closely with the MDT to enable efficient discharges with the patient at the heart of each decision. We are involved in many quality improvement initiatives to drive service provision forward.
Applications are invited from suitably motivated and innovative individuals to join an energetic and evolving Therapy Team within a reputable Trust. The post holder is required to be enthusiastic and passionate about the field of therapy and must be able to work flexibly across weekends and extended hours.
We will consider flexible working and job shares for the appropriate candidates. The department has a strong commitment to CPD and supports staff members with development.
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.
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 on 07811997205
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Evidence of participation/teaching in in-service training
- Evidence of involvement in service improvement project/audit
- Experience of working within Acute and Emergency Medicine
- Experience of working in the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Physiotherapy Degree
- Evidence of HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of CSP membership
- Evidence of clinical interest group
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This advert is for Senior Physiotherapist - Acute & Emergency Medicine with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Full time and Part time. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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