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