Locum Physiotherapist

Job Title: Locum Physiotherapist
Banding: 6
Location: Exeter 
Rate: £24 - £27 per hour (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediately
Duration: Running through to end March 2025
Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Accommodation: On-site accommodation may be available upon request

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We are seeking an experienced and skilled Locum Physiotherapist to join the team at the Acute Hospital in Exeter. This full-time, 37.5 hours per week position is available immediately, with the contract running through to the end of March 2025. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working on medical and respiratory wards, preferably within the NHS. The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload in a fast-paced environment. Accommodation on-site may be available upon request for the duration of the contract.

Responsibilities:
As a Locum Physiotherapist in the Acute Hospital, you will be responsible for assessing and treating patients in the medical and respiratory wards, including those with a range of acute conditions. Your role will involve delivering high-quality physiotherapy interventions, including respiratory physiotherapy, mobility support, and rehabilitation. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care. The role involves managing a varied caseload, adapting treatment plans as needed, and providing discharge planning support. You will document patient progress accurately and contribute to team discussions on care planning.

Qualifications and Experience:

• HCPC Registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Proven experience in medical and respiratory physiotherapy, preferably in an acute NHS setting.
• Strong clinical reasoning and caseload management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to start immediately and commit to full-time hours until March 2025.

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