Job summary
The MSK Physiotherapy service provides outpatient MSK services across Kent. We operate within four teams coveringNorth Kent, Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet, South Kent Coast and, West Kent.
We are recruiting an MSK Physiotherapy Assistant for the West Kent team working between, Sevenoaks Hospital and, Tonbridge Cottage Hospital some travel to the Churchill Centre (Aylesford) will be required.
This role involves supporting our Physiotherapists to deliver programmes of care, both in a group setting and on a one-to-one basis to our patients. There may be an opportunity to assist with hydrotherapy provision, this post holder would thenbe expected to be comfortable working in the pool environment.You will also be responsible for non-clinical tasks such as ordering equipment, maintaining and cleaning equipment,administrative duties surrounding the group exercise classes and general tidiness of the department.
You will need excellent communication skills, to support patients to undertake prescribed physical rehabilitation programmes and to be able to motivate and persuade patients to overcome barriers to physical activity and promotehealthy lifestyle choices.
You will also be responsible for your own documentation using Trust software and complete administration tasks as required.
Due to the high number of applicants, we usually receive we as that personal statements are kept below 1000 words. Thepost will close if we reach a high number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include:
- Providing skilled and specific physiotherapy support to treat and promote the independence of patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
- Carrying out a programme of treatment prescribed by the Physiotherapists. This can include the supervision ofpatients individually, in the gymnasium or other group settings.
- Being responsible for housekeeping tasks including monitoring, maintaining and cleaning physiotherapy equipmentand general tidiness of the department.
- Being responsible for own documentation using Trust software and administration tasks as required.
This job is based between Sevenoaks Hospital and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital. You will also be required to workacross additional sites dependent on service need; The Churchill Centre, Aylesford and West View Integrated Care Centre,Tenterden. Therefore, driving is essential to the role.
About us
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Desirable
- Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship ) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting/ previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience working within a MSK Physiotherapy team
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker; Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
Desirable
- Awareness of developments in the NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good IT skills
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Owns or has access to their own car and ability to drive between sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Desirable
- Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship ) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting/ previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience working within a MSK Physiotherapy team
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker; Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
Desirable
- Awareness of developments in the NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good IT skills
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Owns or has access to their own car and ability to drive between sites
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).
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).
