Band 6 Physiotherapist - Acute Team in Bristol, Avon

Bristol

contract, full-time

£26.50 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

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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

Work closely with MDT colleagues including doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, therapy assistants, and discharge teams.
Participate in board rounds, MDT meetings, and discharge planning discussions.
Liaise with community services to ensure continuity of care following discharge.

Leadership, Supervision & Education

Support, supervise, and mentor Band 5 physiotherapists, therapy assistants, and students.
Act as a role model, providing day-to-day clinical guidance to junior staff.
Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

Governance & Professional Practice

Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation in line with Trust policies.
Ensure practice complies with CSP, HCPC, and Trust standards.
Identify, manage, and escalate clinical risks appropriately.
Participate in appraisal, CPD, mandatory training, and in-service education.

Person Specification

Essential:

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist
Post-qualification experience within an acute or hospital-based setting
Ability to independently manage a complex caseload
Strong communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills

Desirable:

Experience in respiratory care, frailty, or acute medical/surgical wards
Experience supervising staff or students
Knowledge of NHS discharge pathways and community services
Experience using electronic patient record systems

Why Bristol and Weston?

Bristol and Weston offer an exceptional quality of life, combining vibrant city living with easy access to countryside and coastal escapes. With a thriving cultural scene, excellent transport links, and diverse communities, the area provides the perfect balance between a rewarding career and an outstanding lifestyle.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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