Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapists to join the Stroke and Neurology Team at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Trust. The Trust is delighted that the Maidstone Hospital has been chosen as one of the sites for a Hyper acute Stroke Unit in the Kent and Medway Sustainability Transformation in 2020/21, and the post holders will be integral to this exciting and transformative service. We are based in the heart of Kent and with easy links from London and the Kent coast.
You will help deliver highly specialist physiotherapy to Stroke services which includes Acute, in-patient Rehab and a small ESD rehab service. Excellent communication skills and significant experience in stroke are essential. Further experience in neurology is desirable.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of Physiotherapy Service to In- patients on the Stroke wards and Neurology outlier patients, to include assessment, advice, treatment and patient management.
Stroke services have recently undergone some service re-design resulting in off-site Rehabilitation beds (based in Sevenoaks community Hospital) and an ESD team lead by MTW therapists in partnership with Hilton to provide enhanced care packages. We also have a Neurology outliers service at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital. You may be required to work in any of these areas.
To contribute to service development and on occasions lead on particular service development initiative.
To provide peer support including teaching within the physiotherapy service.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed,
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed,
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- State registration
- Portfolio evidence of information learning.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement in CSP Special Clinical Interest Group
- Clinical Interest Group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
- Student or physiotherapy assistant supervision
- Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants
- Evidence of an active interest in the area of Neurology
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Desirable
- Experience of the working with stroke patients, general rehabilitation, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal Out Patients Orthopaedics
- Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Competent IT skills
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Contribute to the running of external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Supervision of other staff e.g. qualified / unqualified, including undergraduate students.
- Committee membership e.g. Safety Committee
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field
- State registration
- Portfolio evidence of information learning.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement in CSP Special Clinical Interest Group
- Clinical Interest Group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
- Student or physiotherapy assistant supervision
- Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants
- Evidence of an active interest in the area of Neurology
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Desirable
- Experience of the working with stroke patients, general rehabilitation, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal Out Patients Orthopaedics
- Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
- Competent IT skills
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Contribute to the running of external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Supervision of other staff e.g. qualified / unqualified, including undergraduate students.
- Committee membership e.g. Safety Committee
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).
