Band 6 Physiotherapist - Older People Team

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Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist - Older People Team
Specialism: AHP - Physiotherapy
Location: Frimley, UK
Salary: Up to £28.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Band 6 Physiotherapist within the Older People Team in Frimley, earning up to £28.00 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers an excellent chance to join a dedicated physiotherapy service supporting older adults through inpatient rehabilitation. This role is ideal for an experienced Physiotherapist who enjoys working autonomously, managing their own caseload, and making a meaningful difference to patient outcomes.

Perks and benefits

- Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of a full-time role, allowing you to fully engage with your patients and professional development.
- Hourly Pay: Earn up to £28.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
- Professional Growth: Access opportunities to further develop your clinical skills and broaden your rehabilitation experience.
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a structured working pattern that supports both your professional and personal commitments.
- Rewarding Role: Play a key role in helping older adults regain independence and improve their quality of life.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary professionals in a collaborative healthcare setting.

What you will do

- Physiotherapy Assessment: Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for older adult inpatients requiring rehabilitation.
- Rehabilitation Planning: Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans to support recovery and functional independence.
- Caseload Management: Independently manage and prioritise a varied caseload on a designated ward.
- Treatment Delivery: Deliver high-quality physiotherapy interventions tailored to individual patient needs and goals.
- Multidisciplinary Working: Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Doctors, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care.
- Goal Setting: Establish realistic rehabilitation goals and regularly review patient progress.
- Discharge Planning: Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning to support positive outcomes and continuity of care.
- Service Development: Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing service improvement initiatives.
- Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and professional patient records in accordance with departmental and professional standards.

Qualifications / Requirements

- Physiotherapy Qualification: Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Registration: Current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
- Experience: Previous experience working within inpatient rehabilitation, elderly care, or acute physiotherapy services.
- Rehabilitation Knowledge: Strong understanding of rehabilitation principles for older adults and complex patient presentations.
- Assessment Skills: Ability to independently assess, treat, and manage a varied physiotherapy caseload.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
- Teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence is essential.

Why Frimley

Frimley offers the perfect balance between countryside charm and modern convenience. Surrounded by attractive green spaces and picturesque scenery, while still benefiting from excellent transport links to London and the South East, Frimley provides an outstanding quality of life. With welcoming communities, local amenities, and easy access to nearby towns and cities, it is an excellent place to live and work.

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Take the next step in your physiotherapy career and join the Older People Team in Frimley with Sanctuary Personnel.