Locum Band 6 Physiotherapist – Darlington – ASAP – £24ph

  • Job reference: 1111
  • Location: County Durham
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Occupational Therapy
  • Working arrangement: Field Based
  • Salary: £24 - 26 per hour
  • Published: September 26, 2025
Job reference: 1111
Consultant: Grace Snedden

 

Locum Physiotherapist (Band 6) – High Pay, Community Hospital Role in North East England!


Are you a Band 6 Physiotherapist looking for a rewarding locum role in the North East of England? We have an excellent opportunity in a community hospital setting with great pay and flexibility!

  • Job Title: Physiotherapist – Community Hospital (Band 6)

  • Location: North East England

  • Duration: Ongoing contract

  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, full-time (part-time considered)

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: Ongoing (extension likely)

  • Rate of Pay: £26–£27 per hour

  • Contact: Greg Snedden – 020 3475 4858 / gsnedden@hg-ahp.com


What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Band 6 Physiotherapist in a community hospital ward-based setting, where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient recovery and discharge outcomes. You will:

  • Complete mobility assessments for patients across a range of conditions

  • Develop and implement tailored rehabilitation programmes

  • Lead and participate in discharge planning with the wider MDT

  • Monitor progress and adapt treatment goals as needed

  • Work closely with occupational therapists, nurses, and discharge coordinators


Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A current and valid HCPC registration

  • Previous NHS experience in inpatient ward-based physiotherapy

  • Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills

  • Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities

  • A UK driving licence and access to a car (essential for site access)

  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and rehab outcomes


Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role offers full-time hours Monday to Friday, though flexible or part-time working may be considered. The contract is ongoing, with a high chance of extension based on performance and service demand.


Don’t miss out – apply today!

Contact Greg Snedden on 020 3475 4858 or email gsnedden@hg-ahp.com – or click below to express your interest.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?

Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in locum and permanent roles for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) across the NHS and private sector. We support Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Biomedical Scientists, Pharmacists, Mammographers, Podiatrists, and other AHPs in finding high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.


The benefits of working with us:

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