Locum Band 6 Acute Physiotherapist – South East London – £26-£27ph!

Locum Band 6 Acute Physiotherapist – South East London – £26-£27ph!

Are you an Physiotherapist in South East London who is looking for a new role?

We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

• Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist
• Location: South East London
• Duration: Ongoing
• Schedule: Monday – Friday  
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Rate of Pay: £26-£27ph
• Contact: Grace Snedden – 02034754858  / gsnedden@hg-ahp.com

What You’ll Be Doing:

An acute physiotherapist plays a crucial role in the immediate management and rehabilitation of patients who are experiencing acute health conditions, injuries, or exacerbations of chronic conditions. Their primary goal is to help patients regain functional mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall physical health, often in hospital or clinical settings. Here are some key aspects of an acute physiotherapist’s role:

1. Assessment and Diagnosis: Acute physiotherapists assess patients upon arrival or shortly after an injury or illness. This involves evaluating the patient’s range of motion, strength, posture, and functional abilities, alongside considering the specific acute condition (e.g., stroke, trauma, surgery recovery).
2. Pain Management: They help to manage and reduce acute pain through techniques such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, electrotherapy, and education on posture and positioning.
3. Prevention of Complications: In hospitalized or post-surgical patients, physiotherapists work to prevent complications like blood clots, pneumonia, or muscle atrophy. This includes recommending exercises, promoting movement, and educating patients on how to mobilize safely.
4. Rehabilitation: Acute physiotherapists design early rehabilitation programs that focus on restoring mobility, strength, and function after acute events like surgery, injury, or illness. This could involve gentle exercises to improve muscle strength and flexibility.
5. Breathing Exercises: For patients with respiratory conditions (e.g., pneumonia, acute respiratory distress), acute physiotherapists may teach breathing exercises to improve lung function and oxygenation.
6. Education and Support: Physiotherapists educate patients and their families about the importance of mobility, pain management strategies, and home exercises to promote recovery.
7. Discharge Planning: They are involved in planning for discharge, ensuring that patients have the necessary resources, education, and support to continue their rehabilitation after leaving the hospital.
8. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Acute physiotherapists often work closely with doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care for patients.

In essence, an acute physiotherapist helps to ensure a quicker and safer recovery, preventing long-term complications, and improving the patient’s quality of life during the critical phase of their condition.

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

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