Locum Physiotherapist

Job Title: Locum Physiotherapist
Banding: 6
Rate: £24 - £27 per hour
Location: Barnsley
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months (likely extension)
Working Hours: Full-time

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We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Locum Physiotherapist to join a clinical team in Barnsley for a 3-month contract. The role involves providing physiotherapy services in acute care, with a focus on respiratory, elderly care, and general medicine settings. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled physiotherapist to contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment, supporting the rehabilitation and recovery of patients across various clinical settings.

Responsibilities:
As a Locum Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality physiotherapy assessments and treatments to patients, particularly in the areas of respiratory care, elderly care, and general medicine. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualised rehabilitation plans, support patient mobility, and assist with therapeutic exercises. You will also manage a caseload of patients, ensuring that appropriate clinical decisions are made, and contribute to maintaining accurate patient records. The role will involve identifying patient needs, addressing barriers to understanding, and ensuring that patients and their families receive clear communication and education regarding their care plans.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current and relevant HCPC Registration.
• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
• Proven experience in acute care, particularly within respiratory, elderly care, or general medicine settings.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and caseload management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to address barriers to understanding effectively.

Why Work with Pulse?
At Pulse, our priority is you. From the moment you register with us, we focus entirely on your needs and goals. Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to finding you the best opportunities and providing support every step of the way to help you secure the perfect placement. With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive roles that aren’t available anywhere else.

We believe in putting your best interests first, engaging in meaningful conversations, and truly listening to what matters most to you. You are an individual and a professional—not just a resource.

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 the appropriate support to you throughout the recruitment process and into your work placement.

Please note: 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 Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Salary Band: 24.0 - 27.0 GBP