Job summary
We are recruiting a dynamic and credible Senior Physiotherapist or an Occupational Therapist within our Therapy and discharge team at the QEQM site.
This exciting position offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to grow their clinical experience and leadership within this speciality and have the opportunity to develop themselves in line with their personal development plan. The post holder will work within a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and discharge managers as well as being part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will have the opportunity to provide therapy intervention in a fast paced environment managing complex discharge planning.
Main duties of the job
To support the clinical delivery and leadership of therapy services in The Therapy and Discharge Team at the QEQM.
o To provide clinical expertise, advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
o To support the development of and maintain communication networks in order to provide a high quality and efficient service.
o To support and participate in the development of clinical standards and protocols, evidence-based practice, audit, research, clinical and non-clinical risk management in order to maintain the clinical governance of the service and Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy delivery.
o Participation and involvement in the emergency respiratory on-call physiotherapy service (for physiotherapists) and 7 day working for both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Professional Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy qualification (BSc, MSc, or equivalent)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Completion of professional Preceptorship or equivalent clinical experience
- Ability to demonstrate high quality clinical and evidence based practice
- Evidence to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in a fast paced setting
- Demonstrate good problem solving skills
Desirable
- Experience working within the emergency department
- Supervision skills
Governance
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and primary care
Personal and professional attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise care delivery
- Good time management
- Ability to adapt to change
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Professional Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy qualification (BSc, MSc, or equivalent)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Completion of professional Preceptorship or equivalent clinical experience
- Ability to demonstrate high quality clinical and evidence based practice
- Evidence to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in a fast paced setting
- Demonstrate good problem solving skills
Desirable
- Experience working within the emergency department
- Supervision skills
Governance
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and primary care
Personal and professional attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise care delivery
- Good time management
- Ability to adapt to change
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
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).
