Band 7 Locum Senior Physiotherapist - Urgent Care Therapy Team - Tunbridge Wells

Job Title: Locum Senior Physiotherapist - Urgent Care Therapy Team Banding : Band 7 Location : Tunbridge Wells Contract Type: Locum Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, covering a 7-day service from 8 AM to 8 PM across A&E and the Frailty Unit Duration : 12 weeks Rate : £29 - £32 per hour Job Description: We are seeking a Band 7 Locum Senior Physiotherapist to join our Urgent Care Therapy Team in Tunbridge Wells. In this role, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy services within the emergency department and frailty unit, ensuring timely and effective care for patients in urgent need. What your responsibilities will be for this Physiotherapy role? As a Band 7 Locum Senior Physiotherapist you will perform comprehensive assessments of patients presenting in A&E and the Frailty Unit, identifying their physiotherapy needs and developing appropriate treatment plans. You will implement evidence-based interventions to facilitate recovery and enhance patient mobility. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care across the urgent care spectrum. You will contribute to the development and delivery of a 7-day service, providing support and expertise during your shifts. You will supervise and mentor junior staff and support workers, fostering their professional development and ensuring high standards of care. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes in line with professional standards and organizational policies. Qualifications and Experiences: • Must be a registered Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). • Must hold a relevant degree in Physiotherapy. • Must have significant experience in an urgent care or emergency setting, particularly within A&E and frailty services. • Must demonstrate strong clinical assessment and treatment skills. • Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. • Must demonstrate a commitment to delivering patient-centered care and improving patient outcomes. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, 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 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.