Band 6 Locum Inpatient Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Band 6

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist for a locum opportunity within North West London NHS. Based at Northwick Park Hospital, part of London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, this role offers the opportunity to work within a busy acute hospital environment, supporting patients across inpatient wards with a strong emphasis on respiratory care.

The successful candidate will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to patients with a range of acute medical and respiratory conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist with strong inpatient and respiratory skills who enjoys working within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients across acute inpatient wards.
• Deliver evidence-based respiratory physiotherapy interventions, including assessment and management of patients with acute respiratory conditions.
• Develop and implement individualised rehabilitation programmes to maximise functional recovery and independence.
• Assess patients’ mobility, physical function, and respiratory status using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Contribute to early mobilisation, rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient-centred care.
• Provide education and advice to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans according to clinical need.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with HCPC and NHS standards.
• Support the delivery of a safe, effective, and responsive physiotherapy service.

About You

You will be an experienced Physiotherapist with a strong background in acute inpatient physiotherapy and respiratory care. You will be confident managing a varied caseload, working independently, and delivering evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary environment.

You will possess excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality rehabilitation and patient-centred care.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Previous experience working within an acute NHS hospital setting.
• Strong inpatient physiotherapy experience.
• Competence in respiratory assessment and treatment.
• Experience in acute rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Physiotherapist – Band 6
• Sector: North West London NHS
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: 6 weeks
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: Negotiable
• Location: Northwick Park Hospital, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
• Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply

If you are an HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with acute inpatient and respiratory 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.

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