Band 6 Acute Physiotherapist

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Job Title: Band 6 Acute Physiotherapist
Specialism: AHP - Physiotherapy
Location: Leicester, UK
Salary: Up to £26.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Band 6 Acute Physiotherapist position within AHP - Physiotherapy in Leicester, earning up to £26.00 hourly. This is an ongoing, full‑time opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist looking to work in a fast‑paced acute hospital environment. You will be working across a wide range of medical wards, delivering high‑quality physiotherapy interventions while supporting effective discharge planning within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability of a full‑time role, enabling continuity of care and consistent professional development.
• Hourly Pay: Benefit from competitive hourly pay, giving you flexibility and control over your earnings.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training opportunities to maintain and enhance your clinical skills.
• Varied Clinical Experience: Work across 14 medical wards, gaining exposure to a broad range of conditions and presentations.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a multidisciplinary team, building strong professional relationships and shared learning.

What you will do

• Acute Assessment & Treatment: Assess and treat patients with a variety of medical conditions, including falls, frailty, Parkinson's disease, and dementia.
• Ward-Based Working: Deliver physiotherapy care across 14 medical wards based at LRI and LGH.
• Discharge Planning: Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement safe and effective discharge plans.
• Inpatient Care: Apply your experience of working with medical patients in an acute inpatient setting to deliver high‑quality interventions.
• Respiratory Input: Utilise respiratory physiotherapy skills where applicable (beneficial but not essential).
• Multi‑Site Working: Travel between sites as required, supported by a valid UK driving licence.

This role is suited to a motivated HCPC‑registered Physiotherapist with experience in acute or medical ward settings. You should be confident in discharge planning, adaptable to working with diverse patient groups, and comfortable in a busy hospital environment.

Why Leicester

Leicester is a vibrant and diverse city offering a rich blend of history, culture, and modern living. With excellent transport links, a wide range of leisure and cultural attractions, and a welcoming community, Leicester provides an ideal setting to grow your physiotherapy career while enjoying a high quality of life.

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