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Specialist Physiotherapist- Virtual Fracture Clinic

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

bedford, MK42 9DJ

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 September 2026

11 days left

Job description

Work alongside the Orthopaedic Consultant to deliver the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) service, including referral triage, remote patient consultation...

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With the support of the Orthopaedic Consultant, contribute to the delivery and development of the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) service, working closely with the Orthopaedic multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide effective triage, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the VFC setting.

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In collaboration with the Trauma and Orthopaedic Clinical Director, General Manager, Service Manager, and Therapies Lead(s), support the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the VFC service to ensure it meets clinical and service requirements.

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Provide specialist clinical expertise to support the development and improvement of the VFC service, working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the multidisciplinary team and wider organisation.

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Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients presenting with a diverse range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, including complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning to establish a diagnosis and make appropriate onward referrals for further investigation or management where required.

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Undertake all aspects of clinical practice as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining professional accountability for clinical decision-making, patient management, and the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care.

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With the support of the Orthopaedic Consultant, contribute to the delivery of the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) service, working closely with the Orthopaedic multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide effective triage, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the VFC setting.

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Work collaboratively with the Trauma and Orthopaedic Clinical Director, General Manager, Service Manager, and Therapies Lead(s) to support the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the VFC service.

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Provide specialist clinical expertise to support the development and continuous improvement of the VFC service, working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the service and wider multidisciplinary team.

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Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with a diverse range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, including complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning to establish a diagnosis and make appropriate onward referrals for further management where required.

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Undertake all aspects of clinical practice as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating professional accountability for clinical decision-making and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based, and patient-centred care.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Physiotherapy / BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD and reflective practice
  • Up to date professional development portfolio

Desirable

  • Member of the CSP

Experience

Essential

  • Wide ranging post graduate clinical experience
  • Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including the co-ordination and evaluation of, and the use of findings to make service developments
  • Experience at senior level within a relevant specialty
  • Experience of reviewing plain film

Desirable

  • Experience of reviewing MR images

Knowledge

Essential

  • Proven specialist skills in an Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal setting
  • Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management
  • Ability to analyse complex information

Communication, personal characteristics & relationship skills:

Essential

  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with (professional) and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.

Skills

Essential

  • Proven ability to work within context of tight deadlines
  • Able to problem solve, including under pressure
  • High level of IT skills

Desirable

  • Up to date IR(ME)R training

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

28 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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