Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Medical team for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 physiotherapist. We are seeking an individual with NHS experience and a passion for frailty and medical rehabilitation, as well as strong discharge facilitation skills, to join a well-established team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.
You will be an integral part of the team, which includes a Band 8a clinical Lead physiotherapist, Band 7 physiotherapists, static and rotational 6 physiotherapists, rotational 5 physiotherapists, and therapy assistant practitioners.
The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the department on call respiratory rota.
Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICB.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience working as part of an MDT and ensuring the clinical development of yourself and others. You should demonstrate the ability to case manage through an understanding of the full patient pathway.
You will be supported by experienced senior staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially, leading a team and or working with junior staff and students, depending on your level of experience.
The department offers a friendly and supportive working environment which actively supports Continuing Professional Development, through an established appraisal system, in-service training and post-graduate library facilities.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
o At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- State registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
- Portfolio evidence of information learning.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Involvement in CSP Special Clinical Interest Group
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
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or challenging patients and carers
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
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
- Student or physiotherapy assistant supervision.
- Evidence of working within the area of Respiratory
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Evidence of working in an acute care setting at a Band 5 level or equivalent
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
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- State registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
- Portfolio evidence of information learning.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Involvement in CSP Special Clinical Interest Group
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
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or challenging patients and carers
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
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
- Student or physiotherapy assistant supervision.
- Evidence of working within the area of Respiratory
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Evidence of working in an acute care setting at a Band 5 level or equivalent
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
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).
