Outpatient Physiotherapist (Band 5)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Outpatient Physiotherapist

Contract: Permanent, Flexible working considered

Starting Salary from £29,000 per annum, Band 5 equivalent dependent on experience in line with agenda for change

Shifts: Monday - Saturday 8.00am – 8.00pm

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

Are you a Physiotherapist starting your career or newly qualified & seeking to work in an outpatients setting? Would you like to be able to treat patients and be able to offer 30 – 60 minute appointments? Do you strive to provide the highest quality care and want to work in an exceptional clinic environment? If so then we have an exciting opportunity for you! 

Our 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. 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 be responsible for delivering outstanding patient care to our patients across a range of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal conditions. You will work closely with colleagues in a dynamic team environment that strives to deliver outstanding care. 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. There is also opportunity to work cross in our acute inpatient setting if desired and can be considered.

Role Responsibilities include:

• 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 treatment and rehabilitation programmes based on clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice
• Lead by example in the promotion of high standards of clinical treatment and physiotherapy care, to ensure a quality service
• Assist in the support and development fellow members of the team and participate in the development and review of service and professional standards within the department
• 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 department operates across 7 days Inpatient and Outpatients

Person Specification:

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Valid registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Team player with desire to help develop others
• Patient focused with a desire to facilitate a collaborative culture within the department

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive salary from £29,000 dependent on experience
• Career development opportunities
• Free secure staff car parking
• Pension scheme
• Up to 40% staff discount for some KIMS Hospital services
• Private health insurance
• 33 days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life assurance
• Subsidised Staff Bistro
• Annual flu vaccination
• Free eye test

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.

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.

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

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Desirable

• Degree in Physiotherapy

Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Valid registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Team player with desire to help develop 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

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

KIMS Maidstone

Kent

ME14 5FT

Employer's website

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