Specialist Physiotherapist Outpatients

Job summary

Are you an experienced multidisciplinary Physical Therapist looking for that next step in your career? Do you want to part of a Leadership Team, helping to develop and inspire the senior and junior members of the team?  Do you want more time to care being able to offer 30 – 60 minute appointments to your patients?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and accomplished Senior Physiotherapist to join our team at KIMS Hospital (equivalent band 7 NHS). KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and is continuing to grow and expand, including our site at Sevenoaks Medical Centre. We strive to deliver the highest quality care in an exceptional clinical enviroment for the people of Kent. 

The outpatient Physical Therapy department is comprised of a diverse multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Hand therapists, Women’s Health Specialists, Sports Medicine Consultants, Osteopaths and a fully staffed administrative support team.

As a result of the fast and exciting growth of the hospital, the department serves more than 13,000 patients a year. It is the goal of KIMS Hospital to become an Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence, thus promoting an ever-expanding musculoskeletal service, further growth and progression opportunities for our staff.

The successful applicant will inherit a diverse role, comprising of clinical and leadership components. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding patient c

Main duties of the job

This position is for a full-time contract, 37.5 hours a week, to cover a service Monday-Friday, 8.00am-8.00pm and Saturday, 8.00am-2.00pm as necessary. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in working across the main site at KIMS Hospital Maidstone and Sevenoaks Medical Centre.

• Support the department managers and leads to drive the business, participate in the development and review of service and professional standards, and support and help lead a team of clinicians in this area
• Be a KIMS champion of patient experience and be responsible for the delivery of excellent customer care, work autonomously to achieve person centred care, ensuring consistently high standards of patient experience, interaction and communication and the delivery of a high standard of patient care
• To carry out assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, using developed clinical reasoning gained through training and previous experience
• Formulate and deliver physical therapy treatment programmes based on clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice
• Contribute to the implementation of hospital policies and procedures in line with the CSP, CQC and other governing bodies
• Engage with other medical professionals both internally and externally, maintaining professional clinical relationships
• Be flexible to working patterns across weekdays and weekends, as the departm

  About us

  • Competitive salary
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Free secure parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • 33 days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Life assurance
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Free eye test

  Details

  Date posted

  20 February 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  2408

  Job locations

  Maidstone

  Kent

  Maidstone

  Kent

  ME14 5FT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Outpatient Physiotherapist Senior 

  Contract: Permanent, Flexible working considered

  Starting Salary from £43,000 per annum, Band 7 equivalent dependent on experience in line with agenda for change

  Shifts: Monday - Saturday 8.00am – 8.00pm

  Benefits: Free Staff Car Parking, 33 Days Annual Leave, Life Assurance,

  Are you an experienced multidisciplinary Physical Therapist looking for that next step in your career? Do you want to part of a Leadership Team, helping to develop and inspire the senior and junior members of the team?  Do you want more time to care being able to offer 30 – 60 minute appointments to your patients?

  We have an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and accomplished Senior Physiotherapist to join our team at KIMS Hospital (equivalent band 7 NHS). KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and is continuing to grow and expand, including our site at Sevenoaks Medical Centre.  We strive to deliver the highest quality care in an exceptional clinical environment for the people of Kent.

  The Outpatient Physical Therapy department is comprised of a diverse multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Hand therapists, Women’s Health Specialists, Sports Medicine Consultants, Osteopaths and a fully staffed administrative support team.

  As a result of the fast and exciting growth of the hospital, the department serves more than 13,000 patients a year. It is the goal of KIMS Hospital to become an Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence, thus promoting an ever-expanding musculoskeletal service, further growth and progression opportunities for our staff.

  The successful applicant will inherit a diverse role, comprising of clinical and leadership components. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding patient care to our patients across a range of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal conditions. Working closely with the Leadership Team to ensure a robust service provision is provided, keeping us at the forefront of the profession. Furthermore, working closely with the senior and junior members of the team to inspire and develop them into future leaders. You will be patient focused and driven to build excellent relationships with both patients and consultants to provide healthcare at its very best.

  This position is for a full-time contract, 37.5 hours a week, to cover a service Monday-Friday, 8.00am-8.00pm and Saturday, 8.00am-2.00pm as necessary. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in working across the main site at KIMS Hospital Maidstone and Sevenoaks Medical Centre.

  Role Responsibilities include:

  • Support the department managers and leads to drive the business, participate in the development and review of service and professional standards, and support and help lead a team of clinicians in this area
  • Be a KIMS champion of patient experience and be responsible for the delivery of excellent customer care, work autonomously to achieve person centred care, ensuring consistently high standards of patient experience, interaction and communication and the delivery of a high standard of patient care
  • To carry out assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, using developed clinical reasoning gained through training and previous experience
  • Formulate and deliver physical therapy treatment programmes based on clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice
  • Contribute to the implementation of hospital policies and procedures in line with the CSP, CQC and other governing bodies
  • Engage with other medical professionals both internally and externally, maintaining professional clinical relationships
  • Be flexible to working patterns across the operational hours of the department

  Person Specification:

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Valid registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Minimum 18 months post graduate experience across MSK and Orthopaedic Outpatients
  • Team player with desire and proven ability to lead others
  • Patient focused with a desire to facilitate a collaborative culture within the department

  KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Free secure parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • 33 days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Life assurance
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Free eye test

  At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

  Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.

  If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

  Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Outpatient Physiotherapist Senior 

  Contract: Permanent, Flexible working considered

  Starting Salary from £43,000 per annum, Band 7 equivalent dependent on experience in line with agenda for change

  Shifts: Monday - Saturday 8.00am – 8.00pm

  Benefits: Free Staff Car Parking, 33 Days Annual Leave, Life Assurance,

  Are you an experienced multidisciplinary Physical Therapist looking for that next step in your career? Do you want to part of a Leadership Team, helping to develop and inspire the senior and junior members of the team?  Do you want more time to care being able to offer 30 – 60 minute appointments to your patients?

  We have an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and accomplished Senior Physiotherapist to join our team at KIMS Hospital (equivalent band 7 NHS). KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and is continuing to grow and expand, including our site at Sevenoaks Medical Centre.  We strive to deliver the highest quality care in an exceptional clinical environment for the people of Kent.

  The Outpatient Physical Therapy department is comprised of a diverse multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Hand therapists, Women’s Health Specialists, Sports Medicine Consultants, Osteopaths and a fully staffed administrative support team.

  As a result of the fast and exciting growth of the hospital, the department serves more than 13,000 patients a year. It is the goal of KIMS Hospital to become an Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence, thus promoting an ever-expanding musculoskeletal service, further growth and progression opportunities for our staff.

  The successful applicant will inherit a diverse role, comprising of clinical and leadership components. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding patient care to our patients across a range of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal conditions. Working closely with the Leadership Team to ensure a robust service provision is provided, keeping us at the forefront of the profession. Furthermore, working closely with the senior and junior members of the team to inspire and develop them into future leaders. You will be patient focused and driven to build excellent relationships with both patients and consultants to provide healthcare at its very best.

  This position is for a full-time contract, 37.5 hours a week, to cover a service Monday-Friday, 8.00am-8.00pm and Saturday, 8.00am-2.00pm as necessary. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in working across the main site at KIMS Hospital Maidstone and Sevenoaks Medical Centre.

  Role Responsibilities include:

  • Support the department managers and leads to drive the business, participate in the development and review of service and professional standards, and support and help lead a team of clinicians in this area
  • Be a KIMS champion of patient experience and be responsible for the delivery of excellent customer care, work autonomously to achieve person centred care, ensuring consistently high standards of patient experience, interaction and communication and the delivery of a high standard of patient care
  • To carry out assessments of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, using developed clinical reasoning gained through training and previous experience
  • Formulate and deliver physical therapy treatment programmes based on clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice
  • Contribute to the implementation of hospital policies and procedures in line with the CSP, CQC and other governing bodies
  • Engage with other medical professionals both internally and externally, maintaining professional clinical relationships
  • Be flexible to working patterns across the operational hours of the department

  Person Specification:

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Valid registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Minimum 18 months post graduate experience across MSK and Orthopaedic Outpatients
  • Team player with desire and proven ability to lead others
  • Patient focused with a desire to facilitate a collaborative culture within the department

  KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Free secure parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • 33 days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Life assurance
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Free eye test

  At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

  Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.

  If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

  Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Valid registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum 18 months post graduate experience across MSK and Orthopaedic Outpatients
  • Team player with desire and proven ability to lead others
  • Patient focused with a desire to facilitate a collaborative culture within the department
  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Valid registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum 18 months post graduate experience across MSK and Orthopaedic Outpatients
  • Team player with desire and proven ability to lead others
  • Patient focused with a desire to facilitate a collaborative culture within the department

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  KIMS Hospital

  Address

  Maidstone

  Kent

  Maidstone

  Kent

  ME14 5FT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  KIMS Hospital

  Address

  Maidstone

  Kent

  Maidstone

  Kent

  ME14 5FT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)