Team Lead Physiotherapist - Urgent Medicine

A very rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at Bedford Hospital! We are now looking for a highly trained physiotherapist to take on a 12 month fixed term Maternity cover as a Team Lead Physiotherapist role, leading a team of therapists within the specialist and fast-paced field of Urgent Medicine.

The post holder will need to have a proven track record in supporting and developing therapy services, as well as being able to lead a well established team. The post holder will also need to have specialist knowledge and skills within the speciality, with a keen eye on embedding evidence based practice.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for, and lead a team of physiotherapists at Bedford Hospital to plan, co-ordinate and deliver physiotherapy intervention to patients within the speciality of Urgent Medicine

To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have complex and/or chronic presentations.

To work closely with and support the development of pathways for patients and the development of the service to enhance patient care.

Actively participate in development of policy or process changes within Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the district wide multidisciplinary service, and as team leader, ensure staff implement policy and service development changes.

Provide specialist and highly specialist advice to physiotherapy and other health professionals, colleagues working within the Trust.

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.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.