Job Description

The MSK Physiotherapy service provides outpatient MSK services across Kent. We operate within four teams covering North Kent, Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet, South Kent Coast and West Kent.

We are recruiting for posts in:

North Kent team working between Gravesham Community Hospital and Sheppey Community Hospital West Kent team working between Churchill Centre (Aylesford), Sevenoaks Hospital and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital

If 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 our colleagues in other areas, to provide a Kent wide service. We form part of the Integrated Musculoskeletal (IMSK) service which incorporates the Community Orthopaedic and First Contact Practitioner team and, the Community Chronic Pain team.



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 2010 Equality Act.



Although full time hours are preferred, part time hours may be considered for a minimum of 30 hours over 4 days.



If you are unable to attend a face-to-face interview, please clearly state in your supporting information. If you are unable to attend the interview, please wait until your application has been shortlisted and contact a member of the interview panel.



To manage a complex caseload of patients and maintain appropriate records under the supervision of a clinical lead physiotherapist.



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 will be 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 the service 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 able to work both autonomously and as part of a 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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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 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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Good luck! We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.