Band 6 Locum Acute Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Job Overview

We are recruiting a dedicated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Older Persons Assessment and Liaison Team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust – The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, within the South West NHS. This locum position involves providing high-quality physiotherapy support to older adults, focusing on assessment, mobility, functional ability, and safe discharge planning. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary service that aims to optimise patient outcomes and promote independence for older people at a key stage of their care journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out physiotherapy assessments for older adults presenting with a range of medical, functional, and mobility needs.
   

• Develop and deliver evidence-based treatment plans that promote independence, safety, and functional recovery.
   

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support timely decision-making and coordinated care within the Older Persons Assessment and Liaison service.
   

• Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning, liaising with community services and hospital teams as required.
   

• Monitor progress, adapt treatment interventions in response to clinical presentation, and ensure timely documentation.
   

• Support the hospital’s commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care for older adults.

About You

You are an experienced and compassionate Physiotherapist with confidence working in acute or older persons services. You’ll have strong assessment skills, a clear understanding of the needs of older adults, and the ability to manage a varied caseload within a fast-paced environment. Your collaborative approach and clinical reasoning will contribute positively to the wider multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
   

• Experience working in acute hospital or older persons services.
   

• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation abilities.
   

• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and the needs of older adults.
   

• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
   

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Contract & Salary

• Job Type: Locum
   

• Band: 6
   

• Contract Length: Ongoing
   

• Working Hours: 08:00 – 16:00 (shift pattern)
   

• Location: The Royal Bournemouth Hospital – University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
   

• Area: South West NHS
   

• Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
   

• Job Code: U.GCM9Q.019011

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist looking to support older adults within the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please apply using the form on the pag
Code: U. GCM9Q. 019011.B19021