Band 6 Physiotherapist
  • England,South East,Buckinghamshire
  • full-time
  • £21.00 - £23.00 per hour
Job Description:
Band 6 Physiotherapist6 months of NHS experience mandatory Position: Band 6 Physiotherapist
Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Olympic Lodge (22-bedded unit)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Pay Rates: £21 - £23 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Until March 2025 (with possibility of extension)

About Client: Buckinghamshire NHS Trust provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents in Buckinghamshire, England. It operates several hospitals, including Stoke Mandeville Hospital, known for its expertise in spinal injury care. The Trust offers a wide range of services, such as emergency care, surgery, maternity, and outpatient clinics. It is committed to improving patient care through innovation, staff development, and community partnerships.
Role Overview:
*Work within a 22-bedded unit at Olympic Lodge, providing physiotherapy to patients who are medically fit for discharge (MFFD) but do not require acute care.
*Treat patients with a wide variety of conditions, working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and external agencies to facilitate safe and effective discharge planning.
*Provide physiotherapy assessments, treatments, and rehabilitation to patients awaiting discharge.
*Ensure holistic care is provided in line with individual patient needs.
Key Responsibilities:
*Deliver high-quality physiotherapy interventions tailored to the needs of patients in a rehabilitation setting.
*Work alongside social services, nursing teams, and external agencies to coordinate discharge planning.
*Contribute to MDT meetings and patient care planning.
*Supervise and mentor junior staff or students within the team.
*Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits:
*Opportunity to develop skills and experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
*Supervision and professional development opportunities.
*Collaborative work within an established MDT.
*Flexible working hours within the given schedule.
Requirements:
*HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
*Experience working in rehabilitation, acute, or discharge planning settings is preferred.
*Strong communication and team-working skills.
*Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
Job number 1728516
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Company Details:
Atlantis Medical
Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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