Band 6 Physiotherapist in Leicester, Leicestershire

Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist
Specialism: AHP – Physiotherapy
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, UK
Salary: Up to £26.00 per hour

Band 6 Physiotherapist within AHP – Physiotherapy in Leicester, earning up to £26.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours and the chance to join a busy Acute Medicine service, with one position available for an experienced Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and hospital flow. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in assessing, treating, and supporting acute inpatients through their rehabilitation journey while facilitating safe and timely discharges.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Physiotherapist seeking to further develop their acute inpatient expertise while enjoying the flexibility and professional rewards that locum work can provide.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and security of a full-time role, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of up to £26.00 per hour, rewarding your specialist skills and experience.

• Diverse Experience: Benefit from varied clinical exposure that helps expand your expertise and strengthen your professional network.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy greater flexibility and control over your schedule while maintaining a rewarding career.

• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience within Acute Medicine and develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals who value collaboration and high-quality patient care.

• Meaningful Impact: Help patients regain independence, improve mobility, and achieve positive discharge outcomes.

What you will do:

• Provide high-quality physiotherapy assessments and interventions within an acute medicine ward.

• Assess, treat, and manage acute inpatients to optimise recovery, mobility, and functional independence.

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to support effective discharge planning activities.

• Manage and prioritise a varied patient caseload, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.

• Support patient flow through proactive rehabilitation and safe discharge planning.

• Develop and implement personalised treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.

• Provide education and advice to patients, families, and carers to support ongoing recovery and self-management.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.

• Contribute to service development initiatives and support the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy.

• Current HCPC registration.

• Previous experience within acute inpatient settings.

• Experience supporting discharge planning and patient flow.

• Minimum of six months' recent UK NHS experience.

• Strong assessment, rehabilitation, and clinical reasoning skills.

• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working abilities.

• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload effectively.

Why Leicester

Leicester is a thriving and culturally diverse city that offers an excellent balance of historic charm and modern living. With outstanding transport links, vibrant shopping and leisure facilities, renowned sporting venues, and a rich cultural scene, Leicester provides an exceptional quality of life. Its welcoming communities, affordable cost of living, and growing healthcare sector make it a fantastic place to live, work, and advance your Physiotherapy career.

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Take the next step in your Physiotherapy career and join the Acute Medicine Team in Leicester with Sanctuary Personnel.