Senior Acute Physiotherapist (Locum)

Location: Surrey

Organisation: Private Hospital

Agency: Temporary Staffing Agency (TSA Ltd)

Contract Type: Locum

Start Date: 12 October

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Rate: £35 per hour

Senior Physiotherapist Required for Private Hospital in Surrey

Temporary Staffing Agency (TSA Ltd) is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join a well-established private hospital in Surrey on a locum basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled physiotherapist with experience across respiratory, cardiothoracic and orthopaedic services to work within a high-quality private healthcare environment, delivering outstanding patient-centred care.

The Role

We are seeking a confident and autonomous physiotherapist who can independently manage a varied caseload across:

• Respiratory physiotherapy.

• Cardiac surgery patients.

• Thoracic surgery patients.

• Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) patients.

• Use of cough assist and other respiratory support techniques.

• Elective orthopaedics, including joint replacements.

• Day-case orthopaedic patients.

• Spinal surgery patients.

• Gynaecology patients.

You will work closely with consultants, nursing teams and allied health professionals to ensure patients receive the highest standard of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation throughout their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessments, treatment plans and rehabilitation programmes.

• Manage respiratory patients, including post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery cases.

• Assess and treat patients within ITU settings.

• Utilise cough assist equipment and respiratory physiotherapy techniques where clinically appropriate.

• Support patients following elective orthopaedic procedures, including joint replacements and spinal surgery.

• Provide physiotherapy intervention for gynaecology patients as required.

• Work independently while effectively managing and prioritising a complex caseload.

• Contribute to safe discharge planning and patient education.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.

• Current HCPC registration.

• Significant post-registration experience within acute inpatient settings.

• Proven experience managing respiratory, cardiothoracic and orthopaedic caseloads.

• Competency in treating cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and ITU patients.

• Experience using cough assist equipment.

• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Work with TSA Ltd?

At Temporary Staffing Agency (TSA Ltd), we specialise in connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. We offer:

• Competitive hourly rates.

• Dedicated consultant support.

• Streamlined compliance process.

• Weekly payroll.

• Access to exclusive healthcare vacancies.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Senior Physiotherapist with expertise in respiratory, cardiothoracic and orthopaedic rehabilitation and are available from 12 October, we'd love to hear from you.

Temporary Staffing Agency (TSA Ltd)

Connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with outstanding healthcare opportunities across the UK.