Band 6 - Locum Physiotherapist - Derby

The role

This Locum Physiotherapist will manage a caseload of patients on Elderly Medicine wards. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs and support the healthcare team.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of patients on Elderly Medicine wards
• Conduct comprehensive assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress
• Attend handovers
• Plan and prioritize your day
• Complete frail elderly assessments
• Carry out interventions and discharge planning
• Identify and issue equipment
• Work closely with Occupational Therapy, delegate tasks to assistants, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team, carers, and families

Required qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Experience working in the NHS
• Experience as a Band 6 Physiotherapist on Acute Medical/Elderly Wards
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of physiotherapy practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in discharge planning and knowledge of pathways
• Caseload management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnover of patients
• Experience in liaising with MDT, carers, and families

Nice to have

• Familiarity with ExtraMed (beneficial)

Before you apply

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About the company

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