Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our respiratory team for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 physiotherapist. We are looking for an individual with NHS experience and a passion for respiratory and critical care physiotherapy to join a well established team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.
You will be an integral part of the team including a Band 8a clinical lead physiotherapist, Band 7's, static and rotational 6's, rotational 5's and therapy assistant practitioners.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience of working as part of an MDT and ensuring the clinical development of yourself and others. You should demonstrate the ability to case manage through an understanding of the full patient pathway.
You will be supported by experienced senior staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerialy, leading a team and or working with junior staff and students, depending on your level of experience.
The department offers a friendly and supportive working environment which actively supports Continuing Professional Development, through an established appraisal system, in-service training and post-graduate library facilities.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date:TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date:TBC
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- State registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
- Portfolio evidence of information learning.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Involvement in CSP Special Clinical Interest Group
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or challenging patients and carers
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Contribute to the running of external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Supervision of other staff e.g. qualified / unqualified, including undergraduate students.
- Committee membership e.g. Safety Committee
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
- oStudent or physiotherapy assistant supervision.
- oEvidence of working within the area of Respiratory
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Desirable
- Experience of the working with stroke patients, general rehabilitation, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal Out Patients Orthopaedics.
- Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
- Competent IT skills
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- State registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field.
- Portfolio evidence of information learning.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Involvement in CSP Special Clinical Interest Group
Skills
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or challenging patients and carers
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Contribute to the running of external courses.
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Supervision of other staff e.g. qualified / unqualified, including undergraduate students.
- Committee membership e.g. Safety Committee
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team.
- oStudent or physiotherapy assistant supervision.
- oEvidence of working within the area of Respiratory
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Desirable
- Experience of the working with stroke patients, general rehabilitation, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal Out Patients Orthopaedics.
- Knowledge of the workings of community physiotherapy services and intermediate care services.
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
- Competent IT skills
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).
