Band 6 Locum Acute Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Band 6 (Part Time)

Location:

 
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust – Queen Elizabeth Hospital  
 

Area:

 
South East London NHS  
 

Salary:

 
£Negotiable  
 

Job Type:

 
Locum  
 

Contract Length:

 
Ongoing  
 

Brief Job Overview

 
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in South East London.  
This part-time locum position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the hospital’s front door service, providing high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for acutely unwell patients.  

You will manage a varied and busy caseload, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective, and timely patient discharge. This is a rewarding role for a dedicated clinician looking to make a real difference within an established and supportive NHS team.  
 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for acutely unwell patients presenting through the hospital’s front door.
• Formulate and implement individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans in line with patient needs and service priorities.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning to promote safe and timely transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
• Manage a busy and varied clinical caseload, using excellent prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care and effective communication between services.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior physiotherapists, students, and therapy support staff.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient documentation in line with NHS and HCPC professional standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical standards and patient outcomes within the service.

About You

 
You are a confident and proactive Physiotherapist with a strong background in acute hospital or front door environments. You have excellent clinical reasoning skills, are adept at managing competing priorities, and have a passion for delivering patient-centred care.  

With your sound knowledge of rehabilitation and discharge processes, you bring energy and professionalism to a fast-paced setting and support colleagues through leadership and mentorship.  
 

Requirements

• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC Registration as a qualified Physiotherapist.
• Substantial acute hospital experience, ideally within a front door, emergency, or medical ward setting.
• Strong skills in assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning for acutely unwell patients.
• Experience managing a busy clinical caseload and prioritising effectively under pressure.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and support junior staff and students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound understanding of NHS policies, standards, and HCPC professional guidelines.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Contract & Working Pattern

• Hours: 29 hours per week
• Days: Monday to Friday
• Working Pattern: Part time
• Contract: Ongoing locum
• Salary: £Negotiable (dependent on experience)
• Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South East London

About the Service

 
The Physiotherapy Service at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust provides essential assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge support for patients admitted through the hospital’s acute and emergency pathways. The team works closely with doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and discharge coordinators to promote recovery, reduce hospital stays, and maximise patient independence.  

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative NHS team dedicated to high standards of care and continuous improvement.  
 

How to Apply

 
If you are an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist seeking a flexible, part-time role within a dynamic acute setting, we’d love to hear from you.  
Please apply using the form on the page.

Code:  U. Job 746. 007011.B18949