Senior Trauma and Ortho Physiotherapist – Central London

Senior Band 6 Trauma & Orthopaedic Physiotherapist – Central London
£30 per hour | 3 Days per Week | Hospital | ASAP Start

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Band 6 Trauma & Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to join a busy acute hospital in Central London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Trauma & Orthopaedic physio seeking a part-time locum role with an immediate start.

Pay Rate: £30 per hour
Location: Central London
Contract: Locum
Schedule: 3 days per week
Start Date: ASAP
Service: Acute Hospital – Trauma & Orthopaedics

The Role

As a Senior Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will deliver a high-quality Trauma & Orthopaedic service across inpatient wards and the day surgery unit. You will manage a varied caseload of trauma and elective orthopaedic patients, providing advanced assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to optimise recovery and support safe discharge.

Job Summary

• To provide an advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy service to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients admitted to the inpatient wards and day surgery unit.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner to formulate a diagnosis and management programme according to assessment findings, and to develop and maintain high standards of patient care.
• To provide advanced neuro-musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessments and treatments for trauma and orthopaedic patients, often with diverse, complex or multiple pathologies and presentations.
• To provide advanced assessment, treatment & discharge planning pre- and post-operatively, to minimise length of stay and optimise patient rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients following orthopaedic surgery and trauma
• Deliver early mobilisation and post-operative rehabilitation
• Independently manage a complex inpatient caseload
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
• Facilitate safe and timely discharge planning
• Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing staff, and the wider MDT
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation

Requirements

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist
• Previous Band 6 Trauma & Orthopaedic experience
• Acute hospital experience essential
• Strong clinical reasoning and discharge planning skills
• Ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced acute setting

If you are interested in this role or would like further details, please contact:

Grace Snedden
📧 gsnedden@hg-ahp.com
📞 0203 475 4858

We look forward to hearing from you.