Job summary
A great opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly therapy team.
We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist with a special interest in the fields of Renal, Surgery and Critical Care to provide expert physiotherapy assessment and treatment to this group of patients.
The role will be based upon our large renal ward here at Kent and Canterbury and will also support a caseload on critical care. Our renal ward is the regional specialist unit and admits inpatients from across Kent as well as having an extremely busy out patient dialysis unit on site.
The successful applicant will also get the opportunity to support work on the surgical and haematology wards so it would suit an applicant with an adaptable nature and who likes an interesting and varied caseload. The team also work closely with our newly expanded vascular therapy team.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Band 6 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. Band 6 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. Main duties include:
- To manage daily a specialist caseload within the in-patient wards
- To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team
- To be actively involved with training within the Department. We are a friendly supportive team where regular meetings, CPD and supervision is available.
- To be responsible for appraisal and supervision of Band 3-5 staff within the team.
- To be an active clinical educator for students from a range of Universities.
- To be involved with clinical audit and service development within the team.
- Active member of the respiratory on-call rota
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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 anew 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post graduate experience in relevant clinical area
- Proven record of providing high quality intervention for complex patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Active member of a respiratory on call rota
- Evidence of supporting students or more junior staff
Skill
Essential
- Highly developed clinical skills in relevant area
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead / service manager.
- Ability to organise and prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to cope with change and use initiative
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC.
- Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice relevant to the clinical area.
- Sound working knowledge of therapy within critical care
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of renal conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapist
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of relevant Special interest group
Personal attributes
Essential
- Effective and strong team player
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post graduate experience in relevant clinical area
- Proven record of providing high quality intervention for complex patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Active member of a respiratory on call rota
- Evidence of supporting students or more junior staff
Skill
Essential
- Highly developed clinical skills in relevant area
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the team lead / service manager.
- Ability to organise and prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to cope with change and use initiative
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC.
- Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice relevant to the clinical area.
- Sound working knowledge of therapy within critical care
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of renal conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapist
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Member of relevant Special interest group
Personal attributes
Essential
- Effective and strong team player
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
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
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).
