Band6/7-Locum Acute Physiotherapist -Leeds

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Acute Physiotherapist for a position in Leeds. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing high-quality physiotherapy services in an acute hospital, ensuring effective discharge planning and contributing to departmental efficiency. Candidates must hold a degree in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and have at least two years of NHS experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an NHS setting.
• Experience in an acute hospital environment.
• Proficiency in discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement physiotherapy treatment programs.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams for patient discharge.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Acute Physiotherapist – Leeds
Banding:6/7
Location:Leeds
Working Hours:8:00 AM – 4:00 Monday to Friday
Start Date:ASAP
Duration:2 months
Rate:£24-£32 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Acute Physiotherapist to join our team in Leeds. This role is essential in providing high-quality physiotherapy services within an acute hospital environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering patient-centered care, ensuring effective discharge planning, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the physiotherapy department.

Responsibilities:
As an Acute Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing physiotherapy treatment programs for patients in an acute hospital setting. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate safe and timely discharges, provide education and support to patients and their families, and maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. Your role will also involve participating in departmental meetings, contributing to service development, and ensuring compliance with NHS standards and guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an NHS setting
• Experience in an acute hospital environment
• Proficiency in discharge planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Why work with Pulse?

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Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

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.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.