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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-3050DCB
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kent & Canterbury Hospital
Town
Canterbury
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/07/2024 23:59

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Static MSK Physiotherapist

Band 5

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our musculoskeletal physiotherapy team. We are looking for a Band 5 MSK physiotherapist to provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management of patients with a wide range of spinal and peripheral conditions. You will be working in a friendly and thriving outpatients department seeing both GP and consultant referrals.

The highly experienced team consists of Band 7s with various special interests,  Band 6's, a rotational Band 5 and Band 4 and 3 therapy support workers. You will also work closely with the Spinal, Rheumatology, Shoulder, Hand Therapy and Paediatric Advanced Practice Therapists.

You will assist in the clinical delivery of musculoskeletal physiotherapy services in the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department at Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury.  Your caseload will consist of a range of 1:1 assessments and treatments as well as group sessions and aquatic therapy. 

Main duties of the job

Physiotherapists who work in all these services require a range of core skills as follows:

  • Assessment, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy intervention
  • The development of integrated care programmes with the patient
  • To support in the supervision of Therapy Assistants and Students
  • To actively work as a member of the multi-professional team to provide high quality therapy interventions to patients
  • Manage a caseload of patients on a daily basis consisting of patients with complex needs associated within a specific speciality
  • Take part in regular in service training and CPD training

Working for our organisation

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.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Appropriate State registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable criteria
  • Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience as a Student of Band 5 Physiotherapist
  • Experience working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in MSK department

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ryan Camp
Job title
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01227 783065
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