Band 6 Physiotherapist - Young Adult Neuro Team

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Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist
Specialism: Young Adult Neuro Team
Location: Croydon, London, UK
Salary: Up to £28.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Salary Type: Hourly
Job Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Young Adult Neuro Team in Croydon, London. This ongoing full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £28.00, depending on experience, and provides the opportunity to work with young adults aged 16-25 years with neurological conditions, learning disabilities, and complex physical needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a physiotherapist with recent paediatric and community experience to make a meaningful difference while further developing specialist neurorehabilitation skills.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety of locum work, allowing you to achieve an excellent work-life balance while broadening your clinical experience.
• Competitive Pay: Earn up to £28.00 per hour, recognising your specialist knowledge and expertise.
• Professional Development: Expand your experience within specialist neurorehabilitation services while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Diverse Clinical Experience: Deliver therapy across community settings and special schools, enhancing your clinical skills in a variety of environments.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation.

What you will do:

• Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for young adults aged 16-25 years with neurological conditions and learning disabilities.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based, personalised treatment programmes to maximise independence and functional ability.
• Provide physiotherapy interventions across community settings, special schools, and other appropriate clinical environments.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team alongside occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nurses, educators, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support young adults and their families by providing education, advice, and strategies to promote independence and long-term wellbeing.
• Assess mobility, posture, balance, transfers, and functional movement, adapting treatment plans according to patient progress.
• Recommend and advise on appropriate equipment, mobility aids, and environmental adaptations where required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with HCPC standards and organisational policies.
• Participate in service development, clinical audit, and continuing professional development activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Recent experience working in Paediatrics, Learning Disabilities, or Young Adult Neuro Rehabilitation.
• Experience delivering physiotherapy within community settings and/or special schools.
• Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning, communication, and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as community travel is essential for this role.

Croydon offers the perfect blend of city convenience and suburban charm. With excellent transport links into Central London, beautiful parks, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a diverse, welcoming community, Croydon provides an outstanding place to live and work while advancing your healthcare career.

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