Band 6 Physiotherapist - Acute Team
  • England,South West,Bristol
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £26.50 per hour
Job Description:
JOB-20240830-c4aee575
Band 6 Physiotherapist - Acute TeamJob 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 RoleAn 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 PurposeTo 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 ResponsibilitiesAs 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
Job number 3498482

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