Job Description

Are you a physiotherapist with experience in neurological rehabilitation? Do you thrive on providing high quality rehabilitation to help patient's improve their quality of life? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, supportive multi- disciplinary team?



If so, come and join our innovative highly specialist Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT). We provide high quality rehabilitation to patients in a community setting as part of CQC rated 'Outstanding' Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust.



We are looking for a part time band 6 Physiotherapist to join us on a permanent contract with potential future weekend working. CNRT is a multi-disciplinary service consisting of occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, dietitian, specialist nurses, rehabilitation assistants and clinical neuropsychologist with administrator support.



If you would like to visit us or if you have any questions, please contact Katie Hall - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist on Tel: 0300 1234 145 or katherinehall2@nhs.net



We see patients in clinics, at home or residential/nursing homes throughout West Kent therefore a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. CNRT provide specialist neurological rehabilitation to patients with a range of neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and motor neuron disease.



You will be supported to develop your specialist neuro skills by regular supervision. We run a comprehensive in service training program, 1:1 supervision and group supervision sessions. The trust encourages ongoing development of its staff and our service. As a member of our team you will be well supported by the clinical lead, fellow band 6 physiotherapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.



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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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 via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting 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.



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