Band 6 Locum Frailty / Acute Physiotherapist - Carmarthen
Job Title: Locum Frailty / Acute Physiotherapist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Carmarthen
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £25.00 per hour
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Band 6 Locum Frailty / Acute Physiotherapist to join our team in Carmarthen. This role is crucial in preventing avoidable admissions, aiding patient flow, and supporting the assessment of complex patients to reduce the risk held in A&E. You will be working with Hywel Dda, providing essential physiotherapy services to frail and acutely ill patients.
Responsibilities
As a Band 5/6/7 Locum Frailty / Acute Physiotherapist you will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing physiotherapy treatment programs for patients with complex needs. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient flow and reduce the risk of prolonged stays in A&E. Your role will involve providing individualized therapy sessions, monitoring patient progress, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. Additionally, you will be expected to educate and support patients and their families, ensuring they are well-informed and involved in the therapeutic process. Your expertise will contribute significantly to the overall well-being and recovery of our patients.
Qualifications and Experiences
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Experience working with frail and acutely ill patients, preferably in a hospital setting
- Strong understanding of complex patient needs and acute care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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Band 6 Locum Frailty / Acute Physiotherapist - Carmarthen employer: Pulse Staffing Limited
At Pulse, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our team at Harefield Hospital benefits from flexible working arrangements, including the option to work at Royal Brompton, and we provide essential resources like a shuttle bus to ease commuting challenges. Join us for a meaningful career where your expertise in speech and language therapy will make a significant impact on patient care.
