Physiotherapist

HCRG Workforce Solutions; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist for an inpatient unit in Loughborough. This role requires 2 years of NHS experience and the ability to manage complex discharges. Candidates will benefit from flexible hours and a supportive environment. The agency is known for delivering skilled healthcare staff across the UK, offering comprehensive training and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years+ experience, specifically in NHS settings.
• Must be HCPC registered.
• Experience with inpatient physical health and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of clinical duties autonomously.
• Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
• Comply with Manual Handling Policy and handling guidance.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassion and patience

Ability to use initiative

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Salary: £26 per hour (umbrella of your choice)

Job Type: 3 month locum contract with a view to extend

Shifts: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, part or full time hours considered

About the Role:

HCRG Staffing are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to work in Leicestershire for an inpatient unit. The service could consider band 5 if you have recent extensive experience of clinical inpatient work.

Our client is looking for an Physiotherapist with experience with complex discharges and physical health. It’s a stepdown ward so patients will be on the last part of their journey before being discharged. The role will be based in an inpatient unit so must be willing to work in this environment (car driver not needed). Need inpatient physical experience, discharge planning. Functional Assessment (ax) – transfer ax, personal ax, domestic activities of daily living ax, hoisting ax. Must also have NHS experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining responsibility for own caseload without direct supervision
• To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload and environment
• The post holder is expected to bend, crouch and kneel to undertake activities in confined and restricted spaces e.g. next to patients beds, in patients homes with limited space.
• To comply with the Trusts Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times.
• Carrying equipment to patients on a daily basis and the ability to manoeuvre it in confined spaces or lifting it in and out of the car

Who We Are Looking For:

• Education: Degree in Physiotherapy
• Licenses: HCPC registered
• Experience: 2 years+ experience. Must have NHS experience.
• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassion and patience when working with vulnerable individuals. Ability to use own initiative to provide information and support to other staff

HCRG Staffing is one of the leading Healthcare recruitment companies in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we have exclusive access to more roles than any other agency.

With a strong reputation for delivering skilled temporary healthcare staff into healthcare providers across the UK, HCRG Staffing not just offers a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in peoples lives. Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional or just stating our, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns and growth opportunities.

HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.