Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic band 5 Physiotherapist to join our team . You will work as part of our Therapies team providing high quality care to patients at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. This post currently offers four monthly rotations covering the following areas: medical respiratory including ITU and HDU, acute paediatrics, out patients, Emergency Care and Acute Medicine, orthopaedics/surgery, neurology and Complex Medical Wards. Our service cover is 7 days a weeks and weekend working and late shifts.

You must be eager to learn, organised, and be able to work effectively as part of a team. You will be supported in this role by a friendly and knowledgeable colleges. The Therapies Department at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is a dynamic and evolving department and you will be encouraged to actively participate in service development and evaluation.

We would consider part time working and return to practice applicants.

Please note interviews will be face to face due to practical element to the interview process.

Main duties of the job

• To perform therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse and varied physical and psychological conditions, to determine a diagnosis and formulate and deliver an appropriate individualised treatment programme.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a specific area or ward, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available when required. Clinical work is regularly evaluated by a senior physiotherapist.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To supervise work experience students on observational placement, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• To contribute and participate in evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice and improve service delivery within each rotation.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
Please read the full attached Job Description and personal specification before applying for this role.

Please note that interviews for this post will be face to face.

Person Specification
Qualifiactions and training
Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physio ( or completing)
• HCPC registration
• CPD evidence

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Experience
Essential

• broad based undergraduate experience
• evidence of working in an NHS acute hospital setting
• MDT working

Desirable

• experience working with acute respiratory patients

Knowledge/skills
Essential

• effective time management
• ability to be organised and work under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Therapy Service Lead, Nihar Shah, Nihar.shah4@ldh.nhs.uk, 01582497048

Details
Date posted 25 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 5
Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number 418-DTO5986-KA
Job locations Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom