Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our musculoskeletal physiotherapy team to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for a Senior Physiotherapist to work as part of our well-established, busy department to assist with providing outstanding care. You will have the opportunity to work alongside specialities including rheumatology, hand therapy, and children and young people.
Our department has exceptional rehabilitation facilities and close working links working alongside Medical and AHP Consultants, as well as a range of Advanced Practice Therapists.
We promote regular protected professional development time and want to help you progress within your career.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the clinical delivery of musculoskeletal physiotherapy services within a team of close to 100 therapists. Although the service covers five sites, this role is based at the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.
The caseload will consist of a range of 1:1 assessments and treatments, referrals are from GP, Consultant, AHP and self referrals.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description pdf for more details.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform highly skilled, assessment and treatment of patients with diverse and complex musculoskeletal disorders.
- Be responsible for managing own caseload
- Assist in the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service.
- Deliver informal/formal clinical education and training to student physiotherapists, junior staff and clinical support staff.
- Measure and evaluate own work and current practice through evidence-based practice, clinical audit, and outcome measures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description pdf for more details.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform highly skilled, assessment and treatment of patients with diverse and complex musculoskeletal disorders.
- Be responsible for managing own caseload
- Assist in the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service.
- Deliver informal/formal clinical education and training to student physiotherapists, junior staff and clinical support staff.
- Measure and evaluate own work and current practice through evidence-based practice, clinical audit, and outcome measures.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an outpatient setting
- Delivery of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Highly developed clinical skills in relevant area
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills
- Basic IT knowledge
- Effective and strong team player
- Ability to travel independently between sites as required by the service
- Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
Desirable
- Competent presentation skills
Governance
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapist HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of Special Interest Group
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure
Other requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values. Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an outpatient setting
- Delivery of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Highly developed clinical skills in relevant area
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills
- Basic IT knowledge
- Effective and strong team player
- Ability to travel independently between sites as required by the service
- Proven record of providing high quality intervention for high risk patients
Desirable
- Competent presentation skills
Governance
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapist HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of Special Interest Group
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure
Other requirements
Essential
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values. Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
