Band 6 Acute & Community Physiotherapist

JOB-20240830-c4aee575

Job Title: Band 6 Acute & Community Physiotherapist
Specialism: Acute & Community Physiotherapy
Location: Whitechapel, London, UK
Salary: £30.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time

Step into a thrilling and impactful role as a Band 6 Acute & Community Physiotherapist in the vibrant heart of Whitechapel, London. This exciting opportunity places you at the centre of an Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Discharge Service, where no two days are the same. You'll play a vital role across acute and community settings, supporting early discharge, preventing hospital admissions, and delivering high-quality, patient-focused physiotherapy.

Perks and benefits:

• Full-time stability offering consistent, meaningful work with visible impact

• Locum flexibility and variety, allowing you to broaden experience while maintaining balance

• Rich clinical exposure across acute, community, rapid response, and intermediate care services

• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion

Role overview:
This specialist Band 6 role sits within the Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Discharge to Assess (AADS) Service. You will work across hospital and community settings, supporting early discharge, admission avoidance, and rapid response services, including Falls Pick-Up, Intermediate Care, and Emergency Department admission prevention. The service operates closely with social care partners, including Reablement services and hospital social workers, ensuring seamless transitions across care pathways.

What you will do:

• Assess and treat patients using evidence-based physiotherapy interventions in acute and community settings

• Facilitate early hospital discharge and prevent unnecessary admissions

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver urgent community responses

• Provide specialist physiotherapy input within the UCR and Discharge