Job Description

Position: Locum Orthopaedics Physiotherapist
Banding Band 6
Location Cheltenham
Start Date ASAP
End Date 17 November 2024
Hours Monday to Friday (08:30 to 16:30)
Rate £29.00 - £32.00 per hour

Shift Times:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:30 to 16:30
• 37.5 hours weekly

We are seeking a Band 6 Locum Orthopaedics Physiotherapist to join our team at Cheltenham General Hospital. In this role, you will provide senior clinical cover to the trauma and orthopaedic wards, ensuring high-quality physiotherapy services for patients.

What your responsibilities will be for this Physiotherapist role?

As a Band 7 Locum Orthopaedics Physiotherapist you will assess and treat patients with a variety of orthopaedic conditions, developing tailored rehabilitation plans to facilitate recovery. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and enhance treatment outcomes. You will also provide education and support to patients and their families regarding their conditions and recovery processes. Additionally, you will maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with departmental and legal standards.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist at Band 5/6 level.
• Experience in trauma and orthopaedics preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

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

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