Physiotherapist – Band 6

Location: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Area: South London NHS
Salary: £Negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract Length: 3–6 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Full Time

Job Details

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist to join its service on a locum basis, starting ASAP for an initial period of 3–6 weeks.

The successful candidate will have previous acute hospital experience and be confident working within a busy clinical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Physiotherapist looking for a short-term NHS placement within South London.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment within an acute clinical setting.

• Manage an allocated caseload, prioritising patients according to clinical need.

• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop appropriate, evidence-based treatment plans.

• Deliver individualised physiotherapy interventions to support patients’ mobility, function and independence.

• Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans accordingly.

• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support effective patient management and discharge planning.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional and NHS standards.

• Ensure safe and effective patient care while working within relevant clinical guidelines and policies.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy.

• Current HCPC registration.

• Previous experience working as a Physiotherapist within an acute hospital setting.

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.

• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy caseload.

• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider clinical team.

• Immediate availability is desirable.

Why Apply?

• Band 6 locum opportunity

• Immediate start available.

• 3–6 week placement.

• Full-time working hours.

• Opportunity to gain further acute NHS experience.

• Competitive, negotiable hourly rate.

• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant throughout the placement.

Reference Code: U.002009.B20973