Acute Physiotherapist – Essex – £25-£26ph – ASAP

Locum Acute Physiotherapist – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Essex!

Are you Physiotherapist looking for a rewarding locum role in Essex ? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

• Job Title: Band 6 Physio
• Location: Essex
• Duration: 3-6 months
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: 6 months
• Rate of Pay:£25-£26ph
• Contact: Grace Snedden, 02034754858, gsnedden@hg-ahp.com

What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Physiotherapist and play a key role in improving the lives of patients who are experiencing a sudden or severe medical condition, injury, or surgery.

The main goal of acute physiotherapy is to help patients recover as quickly and safely as possible, improve their mobility, prevent complications, and promote overall physical function. Here’s a breakdown of their role:

1. Initial Assessment: Acute physiotherapists assess the patient’s physical condition as soon as possible. This includes evaluating their mobility, strength, pain levels, posture, breathing, and functional abilities (e.g., the ability to sit, stand, walk, or perform tasks). They also consider the impact of any medical conditions (such as stroke, trauma, or surgery) on the patient’s physical function.
2. Pain Management: One of the key aspects of acute physiotherapy is helping manage pain through physical techniques like modalities (heat, cold, electrical stimulation), positioning, and manual therapy. Physiotherapists may also teach relaxation techniques or breathing exercises to reduce discomfort.
3. Improving Mobility: Acute physiotherapists work with patients to regain movement and mobility. This may involve exercises to strengthen muscles, improve balance, and increase range of motion. Early mobilization is often crucial to prevent complications like muscle atrophy, joint stiffness, and blood clots.
4. Rehabilitation Exercises: The physiotherapist helps design and implement specific exercises tailored to the patient’s condition. These exercises may focus on strengthening, stretching, postural training, and improving functional movements such as walking or transferring from a bed to a chair.
5. Breathing and Respiratory Support: In cases involving respiratory issues, such as pneumonia or post-surgical recovery, physiotherapists provide interventions aimed at improving lung function and clearing secretions. They may teach deep breathing exercises or provide chest physiotherapy techniques to help with airway clearance.
6. Prevention of Complications: Acute physiotherapists aim to prevent complications associated with immobility or prolonged bed rest, such as pressure sores, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and respiratory infections. They encourage safe mobilization, assist with positioning, and educate the patient on ways to reduce these risks.
7. Education and Training: Physiotherapists educate patients and their families about their condition and how to safely perform activities of daily living (ADLs) as they recover. This might include teaching safe techniques for moving, walking, or using assistive devices like crutches or walkers.
8. Discharge Planning: Acute physiotherapists are involved in planning for discharge, ensuring that patients can continue their rehabilitation at home or in a rehabilitation facility. They may recommend follow-up physiotherapy sessions, exercises to continue at home, and any necessary assistive devices.
9. Collaboration: Physiotherapists work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to ensure coordinated care and address all aspects of the patient’s recovery. They may also provide input to the treatment plan based on the patient’s physical needs.

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• a current and valid HCPC registration
• experience working in a hospital setting
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care