Band 6 Locum Acute Inpatient Physiotherapist - London

The role

This role involves providing physiotherapy care for acute adult inpatients. You will focus on complex discharge planning, acute rehabilitation for chronic diseases, and managing neuro and respiratory conditions.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute adult inpatient cases
• Provide physiotherapy for patients with chronic conditions, acute rehabilitation needs, and neuro-related conditions
• Manage acutely deteriorating patients
• Use cough assist devices and tracheostomy management
• Conduct neuro assessments
• Provide treatment plans
• Support respiratory management including acute Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth and timely discharge
• Develop effective rehabilitation strategies tailored to individual needs

Required qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registered Physiotherapist
• Significant acute inpatient physiotherapy experience, particularly in adult settings
• Strong background in complex discharge planning
• Experience in the rehabilitation of patients with chronic diseases
• Proficient in neuro assessment and treatment
• Experience in managing acutely deteriorating respiratory patients, including the use of cough assist and tracheostomy management
• Knowledge of acute Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and its management
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency that focuses on understanding specialties and finding the best opportunities for professionals.