Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist – Swindon

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare recruitment seeks a dedicated Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist for their Community Rehab Team in Swindon. This ongoing role involves assessing and treating patients in their homes, providing essential rehabilitation services, and working within a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have community rehabilitation experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while managing a diverse caseload.

Qualifications

• Experienced in community rehabilitation or similar skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as essential.
• Ability to handle diverse caseloads and travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in their homes.
• Manage a caseload excluding stroke patients.
• Create personalized rehabilitation plans.

Skills

Community rehabilitation experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge about falls

Education

Relevant professional qualifications and registration

Job description

Job Title: Locum Physiotherapist – Swindon
Banding: Band 6
Location: Swindon
Working Hours: 8-4, 8:30-16:30, or 9-5
Contract Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £24-27 per hour

Opening Paragraph:
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist to join our Community Rehab Team in Swindon, part of the Integrated and Community Care (I&CC) division. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a large, supportive team, providing essential rehabilitation services to adults in the community. If you have the required experience and a passion for community care, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:
As a Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist you will be responsible for assessing and treating patients in their homes, requiring the ability to travel within the community with a maximum travel time of around 20 minutes. You will manage a diverse caseload, excluding stroke patients, and provide personalized rehabilitation plans. Your role will involve picking up four new patients per week and scheduling follow-up appointments. While knowledge about falls is beneficial, we offer training to ensure you are well-prepared. You will work closely with a team of 60 staff members, ensuring comprehensive support and high-quality care for all patients.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Community rehabilitation experience or transferrable skills.
• Knowledge about falls (training provided if necessary).
• Ability to travel within the community.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant professional qualifications and registration.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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