Senior Physiotherapist - Urgent Medicine Speciality
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to join the Urgent Medicine Therapy team at Bedford Hospital. The role involves working in A&E and the Acute Assessment Unit, using advanced physiotherapy skills to treat patients with urgent and complex needs. The successful candidate will support timely patient flow and safe transitions between hospital and community settings. The team provides extended hours cover, offering flexible working arrangements.
Essential criteria
- Physio Degree or Equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Previous NHS experience in a rotational capacity in core specialities or similar position
- Previous experience within A&E, AAU
- Experience supervising junior and support staff
- Experience making autonomous decisions to expedite patient discharge
- Experience working with acutely unwell patients and ability to treat patients who require respiratory physiotherapy intervention
Desirable criteria
- Clinical educator experience
- Weekend rota experience
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Physio Degree or Equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Previous NHS experience in a rotational capacity in core specialities or similar position
- Previous experience within A&E, AAU
- Experience supervising junior and support staff
- Experience making autonomous decisions to expedite patient discharge
- Experience working with acutely unwell patients and ability to treat patients who require respiratory physiotherapy intervention
- Clinical educator experience
- Weekend rota experience
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Physiotherapist - Urgent Medicine Speciality
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
Bedford Hospital offers a rare and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our Urgent Medicine Therapy team.
The successful candidate will work within the busy A&E department, as well as fast-paced clinical areas including the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) and escalation areas. You will use your advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills to support patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and complex needs.
We are looking for an energetic and forward-thinking physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will play a key role in supporting timely patient flow, ensuring patients are appropriately assessed, treated and supported to transition safely between hospital and community settings.
The Urgent Medicine Therapy team provides physiotherapy cover across A&E over extended hours. This offers an opportunity for flexible working arrangements for the right candidate, supporting a healthy work-life balance while meeting the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
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