JOB-20240830-c4aee575 Band 6 Physiotherapist - Acute Team Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist - Acute Team Specialism: AHP - Physiotherapy Location: Bristol and Weston, UK Salary: £26.50 per hour Contract Type: Part-time / Full-time Duration: Ongoing About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join a fast-paced Acute Team in Bristol and Weston. This ongoing locum role offers flexibility with both part-time and full-time options available, alongside a competitive hourly rate of £26.50. You will deliver high-quality, specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the acute hospital setting, playing a key role in patient recovery, safe discharge planning, and optimising functional outcomes. Perks and Benefits Flexible working: Choose part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle. Competitive hourly rate: £26.50 per hour, rewarding your expertise and experience. Locum flexibility: Greater control over your schedule and enhanced work-life balance. Varied clinical exposure: Work across different wards and specialties, expanding your skillset. Professional growth: Opportunities to work with diverse MDTs and develop your acute experience. Job Purpose To provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients within the acute hospital setting. You will independently manage a complex caseload, support safe and timely discharges, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will: Assess, treat, and manage patients with acute medical, surgical, respiratory, and complex conditions. Apply advanced clinical reasoning to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans. Deliver respiratory care, mobility interventions, and rehabilitation programmes as required. Assess functional ability, falls risk, and discharge needs. Contribute to rapid discharge planning, including same-day discharge and discharge-to-assess pathways. Provide education, advice, and support to patients, families, and carers. Multidisciplinary Working Work closely with MDT colleagues including doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, therapy assistants, and discharge teams. Participate in board rounds, MDT meetings, and discharge planning discussions. Liaise with community services to ensure continuity of care following discharge. Leadership, Supervision & Education Support, supervise, and mentor Band 5 physiotherapists, therapy assistants, and students. Act as a role model, providing day-to-day clinical guidance to junior staff. Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives. Governance & Professional Practice Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation in line with Trust policies. Ensure practice complies with CSP, HCPC, and Trust standards. Identify, manage, and escalate clinical risks appropriately. Participate in appraisal, CPD, mandatory training, and in-service education. Person Specification Essential: Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist Post-qualification experience within an acute or hospital-based setting Ability to independently manage a complex caseload Strong communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills Desirable: Experience in respiratory care, frailty, or acute medical/surgical wards Experience supervising staff or students Knowledge of NHS discharge pathways and community services Experience using electronic patient record systems Why Bristol and Weston? Bristol and Weston offer an exceptional quality of life, combining vibrant city living with easy access to countryside and coastal escapes. With a thriving cultural scene, excellent transport links, and diverse communities, the area provides the perfect balance between a rewarding career and an outstanding lifestyle. Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency specialising in healthcare roles. With an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple industry awards, we are committed to securing the best possible opportunities and rates aligned with your skills and experience.