Specialist Physiotherapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NHS Professionals Limited Specialist Physiotherapist The closing date is 31 December 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Why might this job interest you? We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist in West Hertfordshire NHS Trust to join the Inpatient Therapy Department at Watford General Hospital. You will be responsible for providing specialised assessment and treatment to patients with complex physical and psychological needs, undertaking advanced physiotherapeutic assessments, developing diagnoses and delivering individualised treatment programmes. You will also be responsible for providing expert advice, guidance and information to patients, carers, relatives and other professionals, while supporting a coordinated approach to patient care through effective communication with medical and nursing staff, social workers and the wider multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload and a defined area of the service or specific patient group, working autonomously without direct supervision. You will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of your clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and maintaining your professional development through regular clinical supervision, formal training, clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences and reflective practice. You will also be responsible for supervising, educating and assessing junior physiotherapists, assistants, technical instructors and clerical staff, as well as supporting physiotherapy students to develop their clinical skills and knowledge to graduate standard. You will work collaboratively with universities to ensure student teaching and clinical practice meet the required degree-level standards. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Details Date posted 09 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £24 an hour Contract Bank Duration 2 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number M0042-90688-1 Job locations Watford General Hospital Vicarage Road Watford WD18 0HU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities of this job role To undertake evidence-based audit and research activities to enhance personal and team clinical practice, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations to the Clinical Lead or Service Manager. You will also support the implementation of agreed changes and contribute to the development of relevant service protocols. To participate in the 7-day working roster, including evening, weekend and bank holiday emergency on-call duties as requir