Band 6 Locum Acute Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Band 6

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist for a locum opportunity with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at Aintree Hospital. Working within the Merseyside NHS, you will join the Acute Medicine Therapies team, providing high-quality physiotherapy assessment, respiratory management, rehabilitation, and discharge planning for patients admitted with a wide range of acute medical conditions.

This role is ideal for an experienced acute Physiotherapist with strong respiratory skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment. You will play a vital role in supporting patient recovery, preventing functional decline, and facilitating safe, timely discharge from hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for patients within acute medical wards.
• Deliver specialist respiratory (chest) physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with acute medical conditions.
• Develop and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programmes to improve mobility, function, and independence.
• Assess patients’ equipment needs and arrange appropriate provision to support safe mobility and discharge.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning, ensuring patients receive appropriate rehabilitation and community support.
• Attend daily board rounds and actively contribute to multidisciplinary discussions regarding patient care and discharge plans.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve the best possible functional outcomes.
• Provide education and advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals to promote recovery and self-management.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with HCPC standards and Trust policies.
• Support weekend service provision where required to maintain continuity of care.

About You

You will be a HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with recent experience working within an NHS acute medical setting. You will have strong clinical assessment skills, experience delivering respiratory physiotherapy, and confidence managing complex medical patients within a multidisciplinary team.

You will be organised, adaptable, and able to work independently while maintaining a patient-centred approach and supporting safe, effective discharge planning.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Recent NHS acute hospital physiotherapy experience.
• Experience assessing and treating patients within acute medical wards.
• Competence in respiratory (chest) physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• Experience with discharge planning and equipment provision.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and multidisciplinary team-working skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively within a busy acute environment.
• Flexibility to participate in weekend working where required.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Physiotherapist – Band 6
• Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Location: Aintree Hospital
• Area: Merseyside NHS
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Salary: Negotiable
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00, with the potential to cover weekends.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist with acute medical and respiratory physiotherapy experience and are looking for your next NHS locum opportunity, Tripod Partners would love to hear from you.

To apply for this Physiotherapist – Band 6 role, apply using the form on the page.

Code:  U. 83343. 031007.B20793