Band 6 Locum Acute Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Band 6

Location:

Golden Jubilee Hospital, Clydebank  
 

Area:

West Central Scotland NHS  

Salary:

£Negotiable  
 

Job Type:

Locum  

Contract Length:

Ongoing  
 

Brief Job Overview

Golden Jubilee Hospital is seeking an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to provide a specialist respiratory physiotherapy service across ICU, HDU, and cardiothoracic ward areas. This role focuses on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with complex needs and multiple co-morbidities within a highly specialised cardiothoracic service.

You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, reporting to the Cardiothoracic Team Lead and the Rehabilitation Divisional Lead, contributing to high-quality, evidence-based respiratory and rehabilitation care.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the overall physiotherapy management of patients, including detailed and complex assessments.
• Develop, implement, and review specialist respiratory and rehabilitation treatment programmes.
• Coordinate rehabilitation programmes across ICU, HDU, and ward environments, advising staff on patient management.
• Deliver specialist physiotherapy input to patients with complex clinical presentations and multiple co-morbidities.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic and Integrated Care Pathway (ICP) clinical records in line with legal and departmental standards.
• Refer patients to external agencies for ongoing physiotherapy and rehabilitation where required.
• Provide support and guidance to less experienced physiotherapy staff.
• Share specialist knowledge and skills gained through CPD with colleagues and wider healthcare professionals.
• Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues regarding patient progress and treatment plans.
• Comply with Health & Safety policies and professional standards to ensure safe patient care and a safe working environment.

About You

You will be a confident and highly skilled Physiotherapist with strong experience in acute respiratory and surgical settings. You will be comfortable working autonomously in high-acuity environments while contributing positively to multidisciplinary decision-making and service delivery.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC registration (essential).
• Proven experience in acute surgical and respiratory physiotherapy.
• Experience working within ICU and/or HDU settings is desirable.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and treatment planning skills.

Code:  U. PS9CG.007001.B 19391