Job summary
The MSK Physiotherapy service provides outpatient MSK services across Kent. We operate within four teams coveringNorth Kent, Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet, South Kent Coast and West Kent.We are recruiting for posts in:o North Kent team working between Gravesham Community Hospital and Sheppey Community Hospitalo West Kent team working between Churchill Centre (Aylesford), Sevenoaks Hospital and Tonbridge Cottage HospitalIf you have a preferred location, please clearly state this at the top of the supporting information.We provide outpatient MSK Physiotherapy services to the residents of our local area. Whilst working closely with ourcolleagues in other areas, to provide a Kent wide service. We form part of the Integrated Musculoskeletal (IMSK) servicewhich incorporates the Community Orthopaedic and First Contact Practitioner team and, the Community Chronic Painteam.
You will likely be required to travel across trust sites in a timely manner. A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required subject to the provisions of 2010Equality Act.Although full time hours are preferred, part time hours may be considered for a minimum of 30hours over 4 days.If you are unable to attend a face-to-faceinterview, please clearly state in your supporting information. If you are unable to attend the interview, please wait untilyour application has been shortlisted and contact a member of the interview panel.
Main duties of the job
To manage a complex caseload of patients and maintain appropriate records under the supervision of a clinical leadphysiotherapist.To develop and maintain a good level of skill and knowledge in MSK Physiotherapy.To provide supervision and development of physiotherapy students, apprentices, assistants, band 5s and peers. They willbe expected to be involved in some service development projects.To be actively involved in the running and future service development of the patient group sessions as provided by theservice e.g. Back rehabilitation Class, ESCAPE knee class, shoulder class and Pilates.The successful candidate will need to be flexible, embrace change and innovation, work well under pressure and be ableto work both autonomously and as part of a team.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.netquoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.netquoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as Band 5/6 within Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy;
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads;
- Experience leading exercise and education group sessions
Desirable
- Current or previous NHS experience;
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Wide ranging knowledge in MSK Physiotherapy;
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services;
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice and current issues relating to the profession
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS and of the structure, roles and responsibilities of outside agencies e.g. Social Services
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines;
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups;
- Exercise prescription and manual handling skills;
- Good level of written and oral communication skills and documentation skills;
- Competent IT skills;
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Desirable
- Competent presentation skills
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice;
- Support service leads to manage and deliver change;
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of service leads;
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures;
- Ability to travel between sites as the service demands
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Professional Registration with the Health Professions Council
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as Band 5/6 within Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy;
- Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads;
- Experience leading exercise and education group sessions
Desirable
- Current or previous NHS experience;
- Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor) experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Wide ranging knowledge in MSK Physiotherapy;
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services;
- Knowledge of up to date clinical practice and current issues relating to the profession
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS and of the structure, roles and responsibilities of outside agencies e.g. Social Services
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines;
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups;
- Exercise prescription and manual handling skills;
- Good level of written and oral communication skills and documentation skills;
- Competent IT skills;
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Desirable
- Competent presentation skills
Ability to Manage
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice;
- Support service leads to manage and deliver change;
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of service leads;
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures;
- Ability to travel between sites as the service demands
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Professional Registration with the Health Professions Council
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).
