Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist passionate about providing the best possible treatment for Neuro outpatients. The patients have conditions such as; Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Functional neurological disorder and peripheral nerve conditions.You will work as part of a supportive and dedicated team to develop yourself as a senior Physiotherapist along all of the four pillars of clinical practice.The service is based at the William Harvey Hospital and Buckland hospital. There is an ambition to provide a service at Kent and Canterbury Hospital also. The successful applicant will be expected to work at a combination of these sites. Some flexibility is possible and will be discussed at interview.Main duties of the jobSenior Physiotherapists work closely with all users of our services and their families, friends and carers who all play an invaluable contribution in how our users experience our services. Senior Physiotherapists are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services provided across the health economy by:Keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessmentsEnsuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and proceduresEnsuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with people throughout the care planning processPhysiotherapists who work in all these services require a range of core skills as follows:Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of holistic therapy interventionGood communication skills to contribute to multidisciplinary team working and support patients rehabilitation goals and plans * Collaborative working with our community colleagues to ensure timely transfer of information and co-ordinated discharge planningAbout usWe 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.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.DetailsDate posted19 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salaryxc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number344-6631DCBJob locationsWilliam Harvey HospitalKennington RoadAshfordTN24 0LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo independently manage a caseload of neuro out patientsTo provide 1:1 and group treatment sessions and possibly Aquatic therapyTo contribute to service development projectsTo supervise and develop Band 5 Physiotherapist, Support workers and be a clinical educator for PT studentsTo deputise for Clinical specialist staff as neededJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo independently manage a caseload of neuro out patientsTo provide 1:1 and group treatment sessions and possibly Aquatic therapyTo contribute to service development projectsTo supervise and develop Band 5 Physiotherapist, Support workers and be a clinical educator for PT studentsTo deputise for Clinical specialist staff as neededPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• BSc Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

• Member of ACPIN
• Member of ACPIVR
• Post graduate training relevant to this role

• Significant experience as Band 5 providing Physiotherapy to neurological patients
• Completed a range of Band 5 PT rotations
• Use of outcome measures with Neurological patients

• Some involvement in student education
• Presentation skills

• Evidence of developed clinical skills with neurological patients
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Basic IT skills
• Confident with lone working

• Evidence of using evidence based practice with neurological patients

• Able to travel between the EKHUFT sites
• Flexible/adaptable
• Able to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice

• BSc Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

• Member of ACPIN
• Member of ACPIVR
• Post graduate training relevant to this role

• Significant experience as Band 5 providing Physiotherapy to neurological patients
• Completed a range of Band 5 PT rotations
• Use of outcome measures with Neurological patients

• Some involvement in student education
• Presentation skills

• Evidence of developed clinical skills with neurological patients
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Basic IT skills
• Confident with lone working

• Evidence of using evidence based practice with neurological patients

• Able to travel between the EKHUFT sites
• Flexible/adaptable
• Able to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice

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