Bank Physiotherapist

Practice Plus Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts to suit availability

High performing clinical team

Supportive working environment focused

Bank rate £26.00 per hour

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Bank Physiotherapist to join our orthopaedic team. You will assess and treat elective surgical patients across inpatient and day-case pathways, supporting pre-operative preparation through to post-operative recovery.

This bank (0-hour) contract offers flexible shifts, the ability to work around other commitments, and the chance to contribute to high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Recognised Physiotherapy degree and current HCPC registration.
• Experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
• Experience working within the NHS or a comparable hospital setting in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
• Recent orthopaedic or MSK training and development - desirable.
• Two years' post-registration physiotherapy experience - desirable.
• Experience participating in audit and quality improvement initiatives - desirable.
• Knowledge of current healthcare policies and best practice standards - desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing pre and post-operative physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• Supporting rehabilitation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal patients.
• Assessing and treating inpatient and day-case elective surgery patients.
• Developing tailored rehabilitation programmes to support recovery and discharge.
• Maintaining accurate and professional clinical records.
• Working collaboratively with patients, relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Assessing and managing clinical risks.
• Contributing to clinical audit, governance and service improvement activities.
• Supporting learning and development within the physiotherapy team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Independent work

Patient-centred care

MSK rehab experience

NHS experience

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking for flexible working opportunities within a specialist orthopaedic environment? We are looking for a Bank Physiotherapist to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with patients undergoing a wide range of elective surgical procedures, including hip and knee replacements, ACL reconstruction, shoulder surgery, spinal surgery and foot and ankle procedures. As a Bank Physiotherapist, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work around your existing commitments while making a real difference to patients' recovery and rehabilitation.

As our Bank Physiotherapist, you'll provide high-quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for elective surgical patients across inpatient and day-case pathways. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll support patients from their pre-operative preparation through to post-operative recovery and discharge.

You’ll work closely with consultants, nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure patients achieve the best possible outcomes while receiving safe, effective and compassionate care.

This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible optionbut it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.

Main duties of the job

As our Bank Physiotherapist, you will be:

• Providing pre and post-operative physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• Supporting rehabilitation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal patients.
• Assessing and treating inpatient and day-case elective surgery patients.
• Developing tailored rehabilitation programmes to support recovery and discharge.
• Maintaining accurate and professional clinical records.
• Working collaboratively with patients, relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Assessing and managing clinical risks.
• Contributing to clinical audit, governance and service improvement activities.
• Supporting learning and development within the physiotherapy team.

About us

With your recognised Physiotherapy degree and current HCPC registration, you will also have:

• Experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
• Experience working within the NHS or a comparable hospital setting in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
• Recent orthopaedic or MSK training and development - desirable.
• Two years' post-registration physiotherapy experience - desirable.

What you can expect in return;

• A bank rate of £26.00 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
• The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job responsibilities

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Qualifications

• Recognised Physiotherapy degree and current HCPC registration.
• Experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
• Experience working within the NHS or a comparable hospital setting in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
• Recent orthopaedic or MSK training and development - desirable.
• Two years' post-registration physiotherapy experience - desirable.
• Experience participating in audit and quality improvement initiatives - desirable.
• Knowledge of current healthcare policies and best practice standards - desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.