Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist passionate about providing the best possible treatment for Neuro outpatients. The patients have conditions such as; Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Functional neurological disorder and peripheral nerve conditions.
You will work as part of a supportive and dedicated team to develop yourself as a senior Physiotherapist along all of the four pillars of clinical practice.
The service is based at the William Harvey Hospital and Buckland hospital. There is an ambition to provide a service at Kent and Canterbury Hospital also. The successful applicant will be expected to work at a combination of these sites. Some flexibility is possible and will be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Senior Physiotherapists work closely with all users of our services and their families, friends and carers who all play an invaluable contribution in how our users experience our services. Senior Physiotherapists are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services provided across the health economy by:
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Keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments
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Ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and procedures
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Ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with people throughout the care planning process
Physiotherapists who work in all these services require a range of core skills as follows:
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Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention
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Good communication skills to contribute to multidisciplinary team working and support patients rehabilitation goals and plans
- Collaborative working with our community colleagues to ensure timely transfer of information and co-ordinated discharge planning
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently manage a caseload of neuro out patients
To provide 1:1 and group treatment sessions and possibly Aquatic therapy
To contribute to service development projects
To supervise and develop Band 5 Physiotherapist, Support workers and be a clinical educator for PT students
To deputise for Clinical specialist staff as needed
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently manage a caseload of neuro out patients
To provide 1:1 and group treatment sessions and possibly Aquatic therapy
To contribute to service development projects
To supervise and develop Band 5 Physiotherapist, Support workers and be a clinical educator for PT students
To deputise for Clinical specialist staff as needed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of ACPIN
- Member of ACPIVR
- Post graduate training relevant to this role
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as Band 5 providing Physiotherapy to neurological patients
- Completed a range of Band 5 PT rotations
- Use of outcome measures with Neurological patients
Desirable
- Some involvement in student education
- Presentation skills
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of developed clinical skills with neurological patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Basic IT skills
- Confident with lone working
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of using evidence based practice with neurological patients
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between the EKHUFT sites
- Flexible/adaptable
- Able to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of ACPIN
- Member of ACPIVR
- Post graduate training relevant to this role
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as Band 5 providing Physiotherapy to neurological patients
- Completed a range of Band 5 PT rotations
- Use of outcome measures with Neurological patients
Desirable
- Some involvement in student education
- Presentation skills
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of developed clinical skills with neurological patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Basic IT skills
- Confident with lone working
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of using evidence based practice with neurological patients
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between the EKHUFT sites
- Flexible/adaptable
- Able to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
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).
