Physiotherapist

Top Nurse; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking experienced Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists at a London hospital for the Emergency Department. The role offers competitive pay (£20-£25 per hour) and a flexible 37.5-hour week, with benefits including holiday pay and online training. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and NHS experience. This position involves managing patient rehabilitation and planning discharge, requiring strong skills in acute medicine, cardiorespiratory, and orthopaedics.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Flexible working schedule

Supportive work environment

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Online CPD training opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration required.
• NHS Acute Experience needed.
• Strong observational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly between the ED and Acute Medicine areas.
• Manage complex rehabilitation of patients.
• Demonstrate discharge planning skills and work autonomously under pressure.

Skills

Occupational therapy skills

Physiotherapy skills

Discharge planning skills

Head Injury Assessment and Treatment Skills

Respiratory Assessment and Treatment Skills

Experience in acute medicine

Experience in cardiorespiratory

Experience in orthopaedics

Experience in neurology

Education

Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy degree (BSc) or diploma

Job description

Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, SW10 9NH
Contract Type: Locum
Salary: £20-£25 per hour
Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role:

A Healthcare provider is seeking an experienced and energetic individual to work within the Emergency Department (ED) & Acute Medicine services at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. The role involves working between the Emergency Department and the Acute Assessment Unit. It requires strong occupational therapy skills across a range of specialties, including cardiorespiratory, orthopedics, medical, and neurology.

Key duties include:

• Working flexibly between the ED and Acute Medicine areas.
• Managing complex rehabilitation of patients.
• Demonstrating discharge planning skills and working autonomously under pressure.

The role would suit a Physiotherapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) with an interest and experience in acute medicine or related areas.

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking for a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with:

• Degree: Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy degree (BSc) or diploma.
• HCPC Registration.
• NHS Acute Experience.
• Head Injury Assessment and Treatment Skills for OT / Respiratory Assessment and Treatment Skills for Physio.
• Experience in acute medicine, cardiorespiratory, orthopaedics, and neurology.

Desirable Skills:

• CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) membership.
• Experience in ICU.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate: £20 - £25 per hour (locum role).
• Flexible working schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Supportive work environment with access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support).
• First access to shifts across multiple NHS Trusts with the ability to block-book shifts in advance.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and online CPD training opportunities.