Locum Band 6 Physiotherapist – Community Rapid Response

Hunter Gatherer AHP are recruiting for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join a Community Rapid Response service based in East London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team, providing urgent assessment and rehabilitation to help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support patients to remain safely at home.

Responsibilities

Provide urgent physiotherapy assessment and treatment within community settings; Respond rapidly to referrals for patients experiencing acute functional or mobility decline; Assess mobility, balance, strength, transfers and falls risk; Deliver timely rehabilitation interventions to maximise independence; Develop immediate management plans to safely support patients at home; Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated crisis response; Facilitate early supported discharge and help prevent hospital readmissions; Recommend appropriate equipment, exercise programmes and environmental adaptations; Educate patients and carers to promote self-management and rehabilitation goals; Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development

Requirements

HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist; Previous NHS experience as a Band 6 Physiotherapist; Excellent assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning skills; Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel is required across North East London

Nice to have

Community and/or Rapid Response experience

Benefits

Quick & simple online registration; Join the AHP locum market leaders; Bi-weekly payroll; Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your placement; Experienced compliance team to help you every step of the way