Band 6 Physiotherapist - Acute Team

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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