Locum Physiotherapist — ED & Frailty (Band 6/7)

Pulse Staffing Limited; Romford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford is seeking a Locum Physiotherapist at Band 6/7 for a 3-month contract. The role is full-time in the Emergency Department and Frailty Units, delivering assessment and rehabilitation to acutely unwell patients.

The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team, maintain detailed patient records, and contribute to care plans, audits, and clinical governance to ensure safe, effective rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency Department and Frailty Units.
• Band 6/7 level NHS physiotherapist experience preferred.
• Knowledge of interventions for acutely unwell patients and older adults.
• Strong communication and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessments and interventions for ED and Frailty Units.
• Support mobility, rehabilitation exercises, and care plan development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of interventions.
• Participate in team meetings and clinical audits as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Job description

Band 6/7 Locum Physiotherapist - Romford

Romford

Job Title: Locum Physiotherapist
Banding: 6/7
Location: Romford
Rate: £24 - £27 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Working Hours: Full-time

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We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Locum Physiotherapist to join Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford for a 3-month contract. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work within the Emergency Department and Frailty Units, providing physiotherapy services to patients in an acute hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working in these departments, and be able to support the rehabilitation and recovery of patients in a fast-paced and supportive clinical environment.

Responsibilities:
As a Locum Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for providing physiotherapy assessments and interventions for patients in the Emergency Department and Frailty Units. Your duties will include assisting with mobility, rehabilitation exercises, and the development of patient care plans. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and will contribute to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of conditions. You will also be responsible for maintaining patient records, ensuring that all interventions are properly documented, and participating in team meetings and clinical audits as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience working in the Emergency Department and Frailty Units.
• Experience as a Physiotherapist at Band 6/7 level, preferably within an NHS setting.
• Knowledge of physiotherapy interventions for acutely unwell patients and older adults.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

Why Work with Pulse?
At Pulse, our priority is you. From the moment you register with us, we focus entirely on your needs and goals. Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to finding you the best opportunities and providing support every step of the way to help you secure the perfect placement. With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive roles that aren’t available anywhere else.

We believe in putting your best interests first, engaging in meaningful conversations, and truly listening to what matters most to you. You are an individual and 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 the appropriate support to you throughout the recruitment process and into your work placement.

Please note: 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 Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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