Job summary
Would you like to work in a dynamic Therapies service with exciting career development opportunities and the added benefit of being in the vibrant and diverse town of Luton and surrounding areas?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and self-motivated Senior Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly and innovative department on the newly created senior rotation.

You will have the chance to work across our Complex Medicine, Stroke/ Neuro, Respiratory, Orthopaedics and Surgery and Acute medicine teams.

Physiotherapy is playing an instrumental role in the exciting developments in the Trust and our team is growing. Our patients rate us highly on quality of care and having friendly, approachable staff. You will be responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the acute inpatient physiotherapy service. This includes patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To undertake generic work in rotations within the field of physiotherapy to a competent standard, supported by clinical supervision from physiotherapy and non-physiotherapy senior staff.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for patients, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist is available if required. Clinical work is evaluated through regular clinical supervision with a Band 7 clinician.
• Supported by the Band 7 physiotherapy lead, to design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice and improve service delivery. Make recommendations and occasionally implement changes to practice or service protocols, as agreed with the Band 7 lead.

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 and 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.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 418-DTO70663-KA

Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• CPD relevant to the post
• CSP membership or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Broad based experience including relevant fields
• Experience working in an acute hospital

Desirable

• Respiratory On-Call Competent
• Working within an NHS acute hospital

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience supervising junior staff members
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit

Skills
Essential

• Experience of using different IT platforms

Desirable

• Ability to work effectively in fast paced working environments

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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

For questions about the job, contact: Therapy Service Manager, Nihar Shah, nihar.shah4@bedsft.nhs.uk, 01582497350

Applicants should note that this post is subject to the Trust's privacy notice.