Job Description
JOB-20240830-c4aee575
Band 6 Physiotherapist - Acute Team
Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist - Acute TeamSpecialism: AHP - PhysiotherapyLocation: Bristol and Weston, UKSalary: £26.50 per hourContract Type: Part-time / Full-timeDuration: 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