Band 6 Locum Acute Medical Wards Physiotherapist - Romford

Job Title: Locum Acute Medical Wards Physiotherapist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Romford
Working Hours: Fulltime 37.5 hours per week (shift pattern)
Pay Rate: 28 per hour (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing (with potential for extension)

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We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist for a locum position at King George Hospital in Romford based on the acute medical wards. This is a fulltime role that offers the opportunity to work within a busy and dynamic environment managing a variety of complex medical conditions. The role is available to start immediately with an hourly pay rate of 28. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in an NHS acute setting and be comfortable managing a diverse caseload of patients with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities:
As a Band 6 Acute Medical Wards Physiotherapist you will be responsible for assessing treating and managing patients with a range of acute medical conditions including those with respiratory cardiovascular and musculoskeletal issues. You will be working on the acute medical wards providing physiotherapy interventions to optimize patient mobility prevent deconditioning and assist in discharge planning. You will conduct initial assessments develop individualized treatment plans and provide handson therapy including mobilization breathing exercises and postural support. Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team is essential to ensure holistic patient care and positive outcomes. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload prioritizing patients based on clinical need and contributing to ward rounds and patient progress reviews. The role requires the ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain excellent communication with patients and colleagues alike.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered Physiotherapist
• Significant experience working in NHS acute medical settings particularly on medical wards
• Experience in managing a varied caseload of patients with complex medical conditions
• Strong knowledge of respiratory cardiovascular and musculoskeletal conditions in the acute setting
• Ability to assess plan and deliver appropriate physiotherapy interventions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks in a fastpaced environment
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the ward and patients

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