Band 6 Physiotherapist

Pulse; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join their team in Wrightington, offering a flexible schedule with full-time hours. The role involves community-based work with a focus on cancer and palliative care, requiring regular home visits and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• NHS experience desirable.
• Experience with cancer and palliative care patients required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community-based patient visits, both at home and outpatient clinics.
• Manage care for patients with breathlessness and coordinate with MDT.
• Perform frequent home visits and maintain IT documentation.

Skills

Community-based work

Moving and handling

Managing breathlessness

MDT working

Driving license

Frequent home visits

Proficiency with IT systems

Job description

The Physiotherapy team at Pulse is currently recruiting for a Band 6 Physiotherapist in Wrightington. The successful candidate will work full-time hours from Monday to Friday. NHS experience is desirable.

Position: Physiotherapist
Band: 6

Location: Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Hospice
Contract Length: 3 months
Shift Pattern: Flexible (08:00 – 16:30, Mon-Fri; three days most suitable)

Essential Skills:

• Community-based work, including patient visits at home, inpatient units, and outpatient clinics
• Potential remote work, with patient visits over three days and some WFH for notes
• Experience in moving and handling, managing breathlessness, and MDT working
• Experience with cancer and palliative care patients
• Driving license and ability to travel across boroughs
• Frequent home visits
• Proficiency with IT systems and team collaboration

Why work with Pulse?

We focus on you. Our expert recruitment team understands your specialty and is committed to finding you the best opportunities. We hold preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, providing access to exclusive opportunities.

We prioritize your interests, listening and acting in your best professional and personal interests. You are valued as an individual and a professional, not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you have a disability or require adjustments during recruitment or employment, please inform us early. We will support you throughout the process and in your role.