Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist - Acute In-patient Respiratory - Bristol

Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist - Acute In-patient Respiratory - Bristol

Bristol

Job Title: Locum Physiotherapist - Acute In-patient Respiratory
Banding: Band 6
Location: Bristol
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Duration: 3 months
Rate: Competitive

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist to join our Adult Therapies department in Bristol. This role focuses on providing acute in-patient respiratory physiotherapy services. If you have a strong background in respiratory care and are looking for a temporary position to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply. This position is available due to staff vacancies and requires immediate cover.

As a Band 6 Locum Physiotherapist - Acute In-patient Respiratory you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive respiratory assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for in-patient adults with acute respiratory conditions. This includes providing airway clearance techniques, breathing exercises, and patient education to improve respiratory function and overall health. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.

Additionally, you will maintain accurate patient records, participate in clinical audits, and contribute to the development of respiratory services. Your role will also involve mentoring junior staff and students, promoting best practices and continuous professional development.

• Degree in Physiotherapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Proven experience in acute in-patient respiratory physiotherapy.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention for respiratory conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the latest advancements in respiratory physiotherapy.

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.