Job Title: Physiotherapist - Paediatrics
Grade: Band 6
Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Watford General Hospital, Vicarage road, Watford WD18 0HU
Ward/Dept: Inpatient Therapy Department
Hours: Full time - Up to 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri, 8am-4pm
Pay Rates - Day: £19.01
Why might this job interest you?
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for a Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist to join the amazing therapy team at Watford General Hospital. You will ideally have experience of working with Paediatric patients and would be involved in working with the multi-disciplinary team in providing physiotherapy to inpatients as well as in outpatient clinics.
Responsibilities of this job role
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:
- You will have a varied caseload. The Trust have a large Cystic Fibrosis population who are seen regularly as part of planned admissions and in regular outpatient clinics. The paediatric team also cover complex respiratory patients, surgical patients, orthopaedics, general medical, neurology as well as cover for the SCBU unit and Bayley clinics.
- The team have good links with our local Community Therapy service, Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Brompton specifically regarding the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) caseload. There are regular joint/ shared care clinics with the Brompton CF Team.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
HCPC registered.
Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
- Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.