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Physiotherapy - PSL523526

Grade: Band 6 / 7

Clinical Area: Inpatient Acute

State Date: 17/08/2026

Duration: 3 months (Initially)

Region: London

Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 6/7 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Team in a well-established NHS Hospital in London, providing high-quality physiotherapy services across the Acute Medical and Surgical wards, with additional cover required for the Emergency Department (ED) and Short Stay wards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Physiotherapist with experience working within an acute hospital environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing and treating patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions, delivering evidence-based rehabilitation and supporting safe and effective discharge planning.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working across an acute setting, with respiratory physiotherapy experience desirable. The postholder will contribute to a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical assessment, treatment and advice to optimise patient outcomes and promote independence.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a varied caseload of adult inpatients across acute medical and surgical wards, with additional responsibility for supporting ED and short stay wards.
• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, including mobility, respiratory, functional and physical assessments.
• Develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes to maximise independence, improve mobility and support functional recovery.
• Provide respiratory physiotherapy interventions for patients with acute respiratory conditions where required.
• Assess patients’ mobility, transfers, balance, functional ability and exercise tolerance to support safe discharge planning.
• Facilitate early mobilisation and rehabilitation to reduce hospital length of stay and improve patient outcomes.
• Provide clinical reasoning and recommendations regarding ongoing rehabilitation needs and appropriate discharge pathways.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments (MCAs) and contribute to Best Interest Decisions where appropriate.
• Complete mobility assessments, falls risk assessments and recommend appropriate equipment or onward support.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Consultants, Nursing Staff, Speech and Language Therapists, Discharge Teams and other Allied Health Professionals.
• Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions and discharge planning processes.
• Provide advice, education and support to patients, relatives and carers throughout the rehabilitation journey.
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical documentation in accordance with HCPC standards and Trust policies.
• Supervise and support junior Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and students where appropriate.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the delivery of a safe, effective and patient-centred physiotherapy service.

Essential Requirements:
• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Previous experience working within an acute adult inpatient setting.
• Experience managing patients across acute medical and/or surgical specialities.
• Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning principles.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage a busy acute caseload effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable Experience:
• Previous experience working within an NHS acute hospital environment.
• Respiratory physiotherapy experience.
• Experience working within Emergency Departments and Short Stay Units.
• Ability to undertake Mental Capacity Assessments (MCAs) and contribute to Best Interest Decisions.
• Previous experience supervising junior staff, assistants or students.
• Experience participating in clinical audit, governance or quality improvement projects.
• Knowledge of community rehabilitation pathways and discharge services.

What We Offer:
• Competitive salary hourly rates for locum opportunities.
• Flexible employment options to suit your career goals.
• Opportunity to work within a busy acute hospital physiotherapy service.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to a varied and complex acute caseload.
• Opportunities for future locum assignments and career progression.

If you are an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Physiotherapist with acute medical and surgical experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.