Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist - London

The role

You will provide specialized physiotherapy care to patients with complex neurological presentations at the Blackheath Brain Unit. You will perform assessments, formulate treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

What you will do

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients with diverse or complex neurological conditions
• Determine impairments and disabilities to formulate diagnosis, hypothesis, and prognosis
• Formulate, plan, and deliver specialized, patient-centered physiotherapy treatment programs
• Use clinical assessment, outcome measures, therapeutic manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, and vestibular exercise classes
• Liaise with families, carers, and significant others
• Evaluate and monitor patients' needs and adjust practice for unstable patients
• Collaborate with medical colleagues, healthcare professionals, and external services
• Represent physiotherapy issues and negotiate with multidisciplinary team members
• Contribute to the discharge planning process
• Support patients with neurological impairments and balance problems during walking and transfers

Required qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention for neurological conditions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

• Proven experience in neurological physiotherapy, preferably in a rehabilitation setting

About the company

Active Care Group is seeking a Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist to join their Blackheath Brain Unit. Pulse is a recruitment agency that provides access to exclusive opportunities.